Elasmostethus interstinctus (Linnaeus, 1758)

birch shieldbug

on trees

Haarlemmermeer, 26.vii.2021 © Laurens van der Linde

parasite

Larvae at aldults on the leaves.

host plants

polyphagous

Alnus glutinosa; Amelanchier; Betula; Cedrus; Crataegus monogyna; Fagus; Ilex; Juniperus communis; Picea; Populus tremula; Quercus cerris, roburl Rhododendron tomentosum; Salix; Sorbus aucuparia; Tanacetum vulgare.

distribution within Europe

PESI (2021).

references

Aukema, Heijerman & Kalkman (2016a), Bantock (2018a), Baugnée (2003c), Dusoulier & Mouquet (2007a), Lodos & Önder (1979a), Lodos, Önder, Pehlivan, ao (1998a), Meijer, Smit, Beukeboom & Schilthuizen (2012a), Ribes (1982a), Schmitz (1998a), Schubert (2007a), Tolsgaard & Jensen (2010a).