Green Shield Bug vs Lime-speck Pug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Shield Bug | Lime-speck Pug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Palomena prasina prasina | Eupithecia centaureata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 12-14mm | 19-23 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, 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.
Lime-speck Pug
A small whitish moth with a distinctive dark spot on each forewing. One of the most widespread pug moths. Larvae feed on flowers of many plant species.
Did You Know?
One of the most polyphagous pug moths, with larvae recorded on the flowers of over 50 plant families.