{"id":16432,"date":"2025-06-15T21:00:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T19:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/karits.eu\/?p=16432"},"modified":"2025-06-15T21:00:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T19:00:55","slug":"birch-shieldbug-elasmostethus-interstinctus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karits.eu\/index.php\/2025\/06\/15\/birch-shieldbug-elasmostethus-interstinctus\/","title":{"rendered":"Birch shieldbug\u00a0(Elasmostethus interstinctus)"},"content":{"rendered":"<script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"7662\" data-bid=\"1\" data-placement=\"15312\">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<\/script>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/nature-bug-closeup-flora-flower-9661726\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download full size image<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Birch Shieldbug (<em>Elasmostethus interstinctus<\/em>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Birch Shieldbug<\/strong> is a colorful, broad-bodied insect belonging to the <strong>family Acanthosomatidae<\/strong>, often mistaken for a true bug in the broader shieldbug (Pentatomidae) family due to its similar shape. It is widespread in Europe and known for its close association with birch trees, from which it derives its common name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udfe2 Identification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Length<\/strong>: 10\u201312 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Body Shape<\/strong>: Flat and shield-shaped, typical of shieldbugs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coloration<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pronotum and scutellum<\/strong> (upper thorax and central triangle): <strong>Bright green<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wing covers (hemelytra)<\/strong>: Reddish or pinkish with green margins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Antennae<\/strong>: Black and white banded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Underside<\/strong>: Pale with subtle spotting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This vivid green and red combination gives it a striking appearance, especially in contrast with birch bark or leaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf33 Habitat<\/h2><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-tcf=\"waiting-for-consent\" data-id=\"9790\" data-bid=\"1\" data-placement=\"15313\">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<\/script>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Found in <strong>woodlands, forest edges, parks<\/strong>, and <strong>gardens<\/strong> with birch trees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most common in areas where <strong>silver birch (<em>Betula pendula<\/em>)<\/strong> or <strong>downy birch (<em>Betula pubescens<\/em>)<\/strong> are present<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf31 Food and Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nymphs and Adults:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feed primarily on:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Birch sap<\/strong> (from leaves, buds, and catkins)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Occasionally feeds on <strong>alder<\/strong>, <strong>hazel<\/strong>, and other deciduous trees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>piercing-sucking mouthparts<\/strong> to extract juices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd01 Life Cycle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Univoltine<\/strong> (one generation per year)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overwinters<\/strong> as an adult<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mating<\/strong> occurs in spring; females lay eggs on host plants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nymphs<\/strong> go through five developmental stages (instars) before becoming adults by late summer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf0d Distribution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Common and widespread throughout:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Europe<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>United Kingdom<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extends into parts of <strong>Asia<\/strong> and <strong>North Africa<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Defense and Behavior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When threatened, it may <strong>emit a foul-smelling chemical<\/strong> from scent glands to deter predators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Often seen basking in the sun on birch leaves or branches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camouflages well among the foliage due to its coloration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddec Interesting Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Though mostly associated with birch, it can adapt to other trees in mixed woodlands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One of the more <strong>colorful shieldbugs<\/strong>, making it a favorite among insect enthusiasts and macro photographers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plays a role in the food web, serving as prey for birds, spiders, and predatory insects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Birch Shieldbug<\/strong> is a beautiful and ecologically significant insect, acting as both a herbivore and prey species in woodland ecosystems. 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weevil (Anthonomus rubi)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"753\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"753\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/ladybug-6969058_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/ladybug-6969058_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"           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decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"757\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/beetle-4890649_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/beetle-4890649_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   alt=\"Red-banded fungus beetle (Megalodacne faciata)\"                   title=\"Red-banded fungus beetle (Megalodacne faciata)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"758\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"758\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/beetle-4837565_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/beetle-4837565_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   alt=\"Red-banded fungus beetle (Megalodance faciata)\"                   title=\"Red-banded fungus beetle (Megalodance faciata)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"759\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"759\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/black-spotted-longhorn-beetle-6971626_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/black-spotted-longhorn-beetle-6971626_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   alt=\"Black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax)\"                   title=\"Black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"760\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"760\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/black-spotted-longhorn-beetle-7581587_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/black-spotted-longhorn-beetle-7581587_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   alt=\"Black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax)\"                   title=\"Black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"761\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"761\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/black-spotted-longhorn-beetle-6547713_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/black-spotted-longhorn-beetle-6547713_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   alt=\"Black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax)\"                   title=\"Black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"762\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"762\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/black-spotted-longhorn-beetle-6547708_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/black-spotted-longhorn-beetle-6547708_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   alt=\"Black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax)\"                   title=\"Black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"763\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"763\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/black-spotted-longhorn-beetle-6272156_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/black-spotted-longhorn-beetle-6272156_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   alt=\"Black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax)\"                   title=\"Black-spotted longhorn beetle (Rhagium mordax)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"764\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"764\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/coccinellidae-4858925_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/coccinellidae-4858925_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   alt=\"Seven-Spotted Ladybug (Coccinella septempunctata)\"                   title=\"Seven-Spotted Ladybug (Coccinella septempunctata)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"765\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"765\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"328.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/firebug-7219345_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/firebug-7219345_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   alt=\"Firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus)\"                   title=\"Firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"766\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"766\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/firebug-7221409_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/firebug-7221409_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   alt=\"Firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus)\"                   title=\"Firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"767\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"767\"                   data-width=\"333.00\"                   data-height=\"500.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/firebug-7232093_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/firebug-7232093_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   alt=\"Firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus)\"                   title=\"Firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"768\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"768\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/longhorn-beetle-5372810_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/longhorn-beetle-5372810_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   alt=\"Ladder Beetle Longhorn beetle (Saperda scalaris)\"                   title=\"Ladder Beetle Longhorn beetle (Saperda scalaris)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"769\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"769\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/northern-dune-tiger-beetle-4899831_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/northern-dune-tiger-beetle-4899831_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   alt=\"Northern dune tiger beetle (Cicindela hybrida)\"                   title=\"Northern dune tiger beetle (Cicindela hybrida)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"770\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"770\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"315.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/green-bug-4873251_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/green-bug-4873251_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   alt=\"Green Sawfly (Rhogogaster viridis)\"                   title=\"Green Sawfly (Rhogogaster viridis)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"771\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"771\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6148.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6148.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   alt=\"Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)\"                   title=\"Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"772\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"772\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6147.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6147.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   alt=\"Clover mite (Bryobia praetiosa)\"                   title=\"Clover mite (Bryobia praetiosa)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"773\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"773\"                   data-width=\"333.00\"                   data-height=\"500.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/ruby-tiger-4825710_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/ruby-tiger-4825710_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   alt=\"Ruby Tiger Moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa)\"                   title=\"Ruby Tiger Moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"774\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"774\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/ruby-tiger-5289264_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/ruby-tiger-5289264_1280.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   alt=\"Ruby Tiger Moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa)\"                   title=\"Ruby Tiger Moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"775\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"775\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6115.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6115.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   alt=\"Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)\"                   title=\"Aspen Leaf-rolling Weevil (Byctiscus populi)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"776\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"776\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6113.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6113.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   alt=\"American Aspen Beetle (Gonioctena viminalis)\"                   title=\"American Aspen Beetle (Gonioctena viminalis)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"777\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"777\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/5088.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/5088.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   alt=\"An assassin bug (Rhynocoris ventralis)\"                   title=\"An assassin bug (Rhynocoris ventralis)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"778\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"778\"                   data-width=\"500.00\"                   data-height=\"333.00\"                   data-src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6099.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   src=\"https:\/\/karits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo-gallery\/imported_from_media_libray\/thumb\/6099.jpg?bwg=1727372919\"                   alt=\"Green shield bug\u00a0(Palomena prasina)\"                   title=\"Green shield bug\u00a0(Palomena prasina)\" \/>            <\/div>            <div class=\"\">                                                      <\/div>          <\/div>        <\/div>                        <\/a>              <\/div>            <div class=\"bwg-item\">        <a class=\"bwg-a  bwg_lightbox\"  data-image-id=\"779\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"no\">                <div class=\"bwg-item0 \">          <div class=\"bwg-item1 \">            <div class=\"bwg-item2\">              <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy bwg_standart_thumb_img_0 \"                   data-id=\"779\"                   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