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Hawthorn Shield Bug ©Amy Lewis
Hawthorn shieldbug
Scientific name: Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale
Our largest shieldbug, the red-and-green hawthorn shieldbug can be seen in gardens, parks and woodlands, feeding on hawthorn, rowan and whitebeam. The adults hibernate over winter.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 1.3-1.7cmConservation status
Common.