Taxonomy
Cyphostethus tristriatus | Juniper Shieldbug
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Not assessed.
Species Biology
Identification
Green with very distinctive pale brown 'boomerang' shaped bars down the back.
Habitat
On stands of juniper (Juniperus communis) on lake shores and commons. Potentially also occurs in gardens and parks.
Life cycle
Adults can be found throughout the year, except in July and August. Nymphs occur from June to September.
Similar species
Similar in size and superficial colouring to Birch Shieldbug but the distinctive boomerang marks clearly stand out and prevent confusion.
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Irish distribution
Very localised distribution, found in Dublin and Belfast, and at a number of sites around the north-eastern region of Lough Derg.
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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