Green Shield Bug vs Comma Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Shield Bug | Comma Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Palomena prasina prasina | Polygonia c-album |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 12-14mm | 44-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North Africa, 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.
Comma Butterfly
Orange butterfly with ragged wing edges and a small white comma-shaped mark on the underside. The irregular outline mimics a dead leaf.
Did You Know?
Its range has expanded northward in Britain over recent decades, likely due to climate warming.