Nezara viridula
Two southern green shield bugs and a firebug (Pyrrhocoris apterus).
Lately we see a lot of these green shield bastards. Why so nasty? Well, because they are invasive, do not belong here (Germany), and have too few natural enemies.
The two in my blip are larvae, in the fifth (of five) instar. After that they change (metamorphosis) to the adult version, usually all green, but with three white spots on their scutellum (shield behind the head). The regular, green stink bug (Chinavia hilaris) doesn't have these.
Thanks to MaryElizaR for hosting the Tiny Tuesday challenge.
Comments
Sign in or get an account to comment.