Parent Shieldbug
Elasmucha grisea
Description
Body length 7 - 9mm. A very variable species with a mixture of cream, reddish/brown and black markings. The lateral abdominal margin is banded black and cream or reddish, and there is a large dark mark on the scutellum. Adults display parental care of eggs and young nymphs.
Habitat
Woodland edge and parks on Birch or Alder.
Status and distribution
Common and widespread in Britain, although commonest in the south. Common and widespread in Nottinghamshire. Recorded three times at Netherfield Lagoons.
Best time to see
April to November.
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Parent Shieldbug - Elasmucha grisea - October 15th 2016
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Parent Shieldbug - Elasmucha grisea - October 15th 2016
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Parent Shieldbug - Elasmucha grisea - October 15th 2016
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Parent Shieldbug - Elasmucha grisea - September 4th 2024
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Parent Shieldbug - Elasmucha grisea - March 19th 2019
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Parent Shieldbug - Elasmucha grisea - March 19th 2019
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Parent Shieldbug - Elasmucha grisea - June 2nd 2019
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Parent Shieldbug - Elasmucha grisea - Guarding eggs - June 3rd 2019
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Parent Shieldbug - Elasmucha grisea - Guarding eggs - June 3rd 2019
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Parent Shieldbug - Elasmucha grisea - Guarding young - June 9th 2019
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Parent Shieldbug - Elasmucha grisea - Guarding young - June 21st 2019
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Parent Shieldbug - Elasmucha grisea - Guarding young - June 21st 2019
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Parent Shieldbug - Elasmucha grisea - Final instar nymphs - September 17th 2024
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Parent Shieldbug - Elasmucha grisea - May 17th 2024