7,157 observationsLeast Concern
Birch Shield Bug
Elasmostethus interstinctus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Hemiptera βΊFamily: Acanthosomatidae βΊGenus: Elasmostethus
About
The birch shieldbug (Elasmostethus interstinctus) is species of shield bug in the Acanthosomatidae family. Shield bugs are often called "stink bugs" because they excrete a foul smelling liquid that is used to deter predators.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Birch Shield Bug is Elasmostethus interstinctus.
- Birch Shield Bug belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Birch Shield Bug belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Birch Shield Bug belongs to the class Insecta.
- Birch Shield Bug belongs to the order Hemiptera.
- Birch Shield Bug belongs to the family Acanthosomatidae.
- Birch Shield Bug belongs to the genus Elasmostethus.