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Creepy-crawlies >  Shieldbugs >  Hawthorn Shieldbugs > Bookmark and Share


Hawthorn Shieldbugs

 


Scientific name:  Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale

Size:  Grows up to 17mm long

Distribution:  Common in southern England, but less frequently seen further north.

Months seen:  April to October

Food:  The nymphs feed on hawthorn leaves. The adults feed on the leaves and fruit of the hawthorn.

Habitat: Commonly seen in hawthorn trees and hedgerows.

Special features:  If you pick up a hawthorn shieldbug you'll discover why they are sometimes called "stink bugs". They can release a strong smelling fluid which can stain your hands. This is designed to repel birds and other predators from eating them.

The body colours are a perfect match for those of the hawthorn, so they're well camouflaged in the foliage.

Recent sightings:
07/04/10 - Lisburn, County Antrim - Marion Crawford






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