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Red-cross Shield Bug
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Red-cross Shield Bug

Elasmostethus cruciatus

Elasmostethus cruciatus, known generally as the red-cross shield bug or redcrossed stink bug, is a species of shield bug in the family Acanthosomatidae. It is found in North America.

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