Green shield bug
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| Palomena prasina (Linnaeus, 1761) |
The green shield bug (Palomena prasina) is a shield bug of the family Pentatomidae. This shield bug is a medium-green colour above without any substantial markings. This is a very common shield bug in Britain, being found in many habitats, including gardens.
 Green shield bug larva |
[edit] References
- Southwood, T. R. E. and D. Leston, (1959) Land and Water Bugs of the British Isles Frederick Warne & co.
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