Latin Etymology: Palomena (?) prasina ("leek green")
Adult Common Green Shieldbug (Palomena prasina) at Geddington, Northants - May 2019
Featured Subspecies: ?
Weight: ? / Length: 1.3cm / Wingspan: ?
UK STATUS NOT EVALUATED / IUCN Red List: Not Yet Evaluated
The most familiar species of shield bug in the UK - a substantial green insect whose flying is fairly noisy and conspicuous. There is one generation per year and hibernate. As with other members of their family, they are capable of producing a noxious deterant when threatened.
Related Species:
Order: Hemiptera
Family: Pentatomidae
Genus: Palomena
SUBSPECIES: ?
- Sighting Locations -
UNITED KINGDOM - A widespread and common resident.
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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