Vasates aceriscrumena is a small insect belonging to the order Hemiptera and the family Miridae. It is commonly known as the Maple Shield Bug due to its preference for feeding on maple trees. This insect has a distinctive shield-shaped body, with a metallic green or bronze coloration. It is primarily found in North America and plays a role in the ecosystem by feeding on plant sap and occasionally acting as a predator of other small insects.