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Hawthorn Shield Bug

Acanthosoma haemorrhoidale

The Hawthorn Shield Bug is a colorful insect that loves to munch on leaves. It has a special shield-like shape that helps protect it from predators. You can often find it in gardens and parks!

Habitat: Urban areas, Gardens

Appearance

The Hawthorn Shield Bug is bright green with distinct red-orange markings on its 'shoulders' (pronotum) and at the tip of its abdomen. Its broad, shield-like body shape makes it stand out from typical slender insects, giving it a unique look.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderHemipteraFamilyAcanthosomatidaeGenusAcanthosoma
Hawthorn Shield Bug
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Hawthorn Shield Bug

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Baby Hawthorn Shield Bugs are called nymphs and look just like tiny adults!

Their bright colors often warn predators that they taste very bad!

These cool insects get their name from their favorite tree, the Hawthorn!

They can sometimes be found resting upside-down beneath leaves!

Special abilities

Ability

Stink Bomb Spray

Hawthorn Shield Bug can release a foul-smelling liquid to deter hungry birds and other predators.

Ability

Leafy Disguise

Hawthorn Shield Bug has a green body that helps them blend perfectly with the leaves they live on.

Ability

Seasonal Hibernation

Hawthorn Shield Bug can spend winter as an adult, hidden away until warmer spring days return.

Ability

Juice Drinker

Hawthorn Shield Bug has a straw-like mouthpart that helps them suck nourishing sap from plants and berries.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
20-30 mm
Size
10-14 mm
Lifespan
300-400 days
Flight Speed
5 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

These bugs are vegetarians, sipping tasty juices from plants, especially berries and leaves.

Primary Foods

  • Hawthorn berries
  • Hawthorn leaves
  • Beech sap
  • Birch sap
  • Oak sap

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

These bugs are not harmful, but it's best to look and not touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hawthorn Shield Bug's wingspan?

20-30 mm

How big is Hawthorn Shield Bug?

10-14 mm

How long does Hawthorn Shield Bug live?

300-400 days

How fast can Hawthorn Shield Bug fly?

5 km/h

What does Hawthorn Shield Bug eat?

These bugs are vegetarians, sipping tasty juices from plants, especially berries and leaves.

Where is Hawthorn Shield Bug usually found?

Urban areas, Gardens

How does Hawthorn Shield Bug hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Hawthorn Shield Bug have?

6

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