Hawthorn Shieldbug

Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale

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A distinctive species with lateral extensions of the pronotum that are marked with red, the scutellum is green and the abdomen is often red-tipped. Adults (13-15mm) can turn darker prior to hibernation. They overwinter and emerge during spring to mate.

Final instar

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The larvae mainly feed on hawthorn berries, but are sometimes found on other trees.

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