🌿Native Nature

Green Shield Bug

Palomena prasina

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hemiptera ›Family: Pentatomidae ›Genus: Palomena

About

The green shield bug (Palomena prasina) is a shield bug of the family Pentatomidae. It may also be referred to as a green stink bug, particularly outside of Britain, although the name green stink bug more appropriately belongs to the larger North American stink bug, Acrosternum hilare. The adult green shield bug ranges in the colour of their backs from bright green to bronze, without any substantial markings. Green shield bugs are a very common shield...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Green Shield Bug?
The scientific name of Green Shield Bug is Palomena prasina.
What kingdom does Green Shield Bug belong to?
Green Shield Bug belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Green Shield Bug belong to?
Green Shield Bug belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Green Shield Bug belong to?
Green Shield Bug belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Green Shield Bug belong to?
Green Shield Bug belongs to the order Hemiptera.
What family does Green Shield Bug belong to?
Green Shield Bug belongs to the family Pentatomidae.
What genus does Green Shield Bug belong to?
Green Shield Bug belongs to the genus Palomena.