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Green Shield Bug

Nezara viridula

Description:

Pic 1: fourth instar larva, Pic 2: adult. Body length approx 10-12mm. Adult is well camouflaged being totally green.

Habitat:

Juvenile cruising around on daisy plants.

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8 Comments

Andrea Lim
Andrea Lim 11 years ago

Thank you Shanna and Mayra!

MayraSpringmann
MayraSpringmann 11 years ago

Fascinating!!!

ShannaB
ShannaB 11 years ago

Stunning!

Andrea Lim
Andrea Lim 11 years ago

Thank you Smith Zoo and Olivia! Cheers!

Olivia Chee
Olivia Chee 11 years ago

Another beautiful one, Andrea!

Smith Zoo
Smith Zoo 11 years ago

Love the pink and green instar!

Andrea Lim
Andrea Lim 11 years ago

Thank you Argy Bee. Yes it does have pretty patterning. Cheers!

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

That 4th instar is quite pretty. Good shot.

Andrea Lim
Spotted by
Andrea Lim

Waikato, New Zealand

Spotted on Mar 25, 2013
Submitted on Mar 29, 2013

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