Birch Shieldbug

Elasmostethus interstinctus

Elasmostethus interstinctus, the birch shield bug, 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.

Scientific name: Elasmostethus interstinctus
Family: Acanthosomatidae