Bishops Mitre Shield Bug

The Bishop's Mitre Shield Bug (Aelia acuminata) is a species of bug in the family Pentatomidae, subfamily Pentatominae. It has a body length of about 8-10mm. It has triangular front (pronotum and head), which resembles Bishop pointed hat and that is why it got the common name Bishop's Mitre Shield Bug. Both larvae and adults are pests of agricultural crops including wheat, barley, oats and rye etc.

Bishop's Mitre Shield Bug (Aelia acuminata)

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