Red-cross-shield-bug

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• Elasmostethus cruciatus

  red-cross shield bug, redcrossed stink bug, salmonberry bug

  Elasmostethus cruciatus is a shield bug in the family Acanthosomatidae, commonly known as the red-cross shield bug or salmonberry bug. It is native to North America and recognized by the distinctive red cross pattern on its dorsal surface. The species is associated with salmonberry and other Rubus plants.

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