Birch shieldbug — size comparison

The birch shieldbug is associated with deciduous trees, particularly birches. In Europe and Asia it sucks plant sap in tree crowns. Young grow through successiv

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Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Birch shieldbug

Elasmostethus interstinctus

9,75 mmAdult individual
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
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Birch shieldbugBody length9.75 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

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Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Birch shieldbug — size comparison — facts and sources

The birch shieldbug is associated with deciduous trees, particularly birches. In Europe and Asia it sucks plant sap in tree crowns. Young grow through successive nymphal stages, while adults retreat to shelters during unfavourable conditions.

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