Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale
Hawthorn Shield Bug
Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale, Hawthorn Shield Bug. A common Shield Bug, feeding primarily on Hawthorn (Crataegus) fruits, but also found on various other trees. Adults emerge from hibernation in the spring to mate.
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Slide 1: Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale, Hawthorn Shield Bug. Apedale Beck, Hargill, Redmire. April.
Slide 2: Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale, Hawthorn Shield Bug. Apedale Beck, Hargill, Redmire. April.
Slide 3: Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale, Hawthorn Shield Bug. Apedale Beck, Hargill, Redmire. April.