Elasmucha grisea (Linnaeus, 1758), (parent bug)


25 Sep 2005 at OSGR: SU57 in Berks, England

Record Summary5 shieldbugs (adults and a couple of late-instar nymphs) in a cluster in middle of Alder leaf
Found asImago
Date25 September 2005
Associated organismAlnus glutinosus
OS grid refOSGR: SU57
Lat/Lon51° 30’ N, 1° 10’ W
Vice CountyBerks, VC no: 22
CountryEngland
Voucher25 Sep 2005[G]
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Notes: 5 shieldbugs (imagines and a couple of late-instar nymphs) in a cluster in middle of Alder leaf. The adults were grey-mottled, in preparation for hibernation.

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