Status
Conservation status
Not assessed.
Species Biology
Identification
Green all over with a dark area where the wings overlap at the tip of the abdomen. The last two segments of the antenae are red and black.
Habitat
Hedgrows and gardens where it feeds on a wide range of leaves.
Life cycle
Adults can be found throughout the year. Nymphs occur from June to October.
Similar species
The Gorse Shieldbug is peppered with dark dots, whereas the Green Shieldbug is finely punctured and looks more uniformly and brighter green.
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Irish distribution
Widespread, but absent from the northern most part of the island. It is currently spreading northwards.
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2025
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