Green Shield Bug vs Apple Sucker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Shield Bug | Apple Sucker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Palomena prasina prasina | Cacopsylla mali |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Psyllidae |
| Size | 12-14mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Central Asia, East Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Shield Bug
A common bright green shield-shaped bug that turns bronze-brown before hibernation. A distinctive spring and autumn insect.
Did You Know?
The color change from green to bronze is triggered by day length shortening in autumn, not temperature.
Apple Sucker
A small psyllid pest of apple trees with greenish-brown coloring that changes seasonally. Nymphs produce copious honeydew and waxy secretions on developing buds and flowers.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can cause complete failure of fruit set, as nymphs feeding inside flower clusters kill the developing blossoms before they can be pollinated.