Common Green Shieldbug

Palomena prasina

TQ4793 19/04/2024 ©Raymond Small

During spring and summer Common Green Shieldbug adults (12-13mm) are bright green, finely punctured with dark spots. The antennae has reddish segments and there is a dark wing membrane. As winter approaches this species turns darker.

TQ4793 13/04/2024 ©Raymond Small

The nymphs are seen from June until October on a variety of deciduous trees and shrubs on which they feed. Nymphs that appear early in the year are normally lighter than those seen later.

TQ4792 05/06/2022 ©Raymond Small 

Common Green Shieldbug eggs are bright green.

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