Taxonomy
Elasmucha grisea | Parent Bug
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Not assessed
Species Biology
Identification
Complex mottled pattern dominated by browns, reds and black blotches. The edge of the abdomen has black and orange chequers.
Habitat
Parent Shieldbugs are associated with stands of Birch (Betula sp.) on bogs, heaths and edges of woodland.
Life cycle
Adults may be found from in all months except June and July. Nymphs occur in June, July and August.
Similar species
Similar in shape to Birch and Hawthorn Shieldbug, but the Parent Shieldbug is differentiated by heavy dark markings and limited green pigment.
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Irish distribution
Occurs throughout Ireland.
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2023
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