Green shieldbug — size comparison

The green shieldbug inhabits scrub, gardens and woodland margins. It pierces plants and sucks their sap. In defence it releases a characteristic smell. Young ny

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Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Green shieldbug

Palomena prasina

12,75 mmAdult individual
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułków, nóg i wystających skrzydełMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Green shieldbugBody length12.75 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Green shieldbug — size comparison — facts and sources

The green shieldbug inhabits scrub, gardens and woodland margins. It pierces plants and sucks their sap. In defence it releases a characteristic smell.

Young nymphs pass through successive moults and gradually change appearance. Adults seek sheltered winter sites and may change colour seasonally. Similarity to other true bugs means secure identification requires examination of structural details.

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