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Birch Shield Bug

Elasmostethus interstinctus

Photo by LarsKorb
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Field Notes

Description:

Green shieldbug with colorful (orange to brown) patterned back. It's called (translated) "Colorful Shield Bug" in Germany - the common English name Birch Shield Bug refers to it's habitat - areas with a high ammount of birches.

Habitat:

Central Europe

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Biodiversity in Germany
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PublishedJune 7, 2012

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