Where does birch shieldbug lay eggs?

From early June to the middle August eggs are laid on the upper side of leaves of and on the catkins of birch, where the nymphs feed in aggregation.

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Species of Elasmostethus

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Scientific Classification

Phylum

Arthropods

Class

Bugs

Order

True bugs, hoppers, aphids, and allies

Family

Shield bugs

Genus

Elasmostethus

Species

Birch shieldbug (Elasmostethus interstinctus)

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