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Southern Green Stink Bug

Nezara viridula f. torquata

Photo by InêsVeloso
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Field Notes

Description:

2 green shield bugs mating on an hortensia leaf, in a garden.

Habitat:

I found these 2 bugs in garden in Amares, Portugal.

Species ID Suggestions

Southern Green Stink Bug

Nezara viridula f. torquata
tmvdh
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Comments (2)
InêsVeloso
Thanks for the id :) i was actually unsure between the 2 species...
tmvdh
It's not Palomena prasina - but Nezara viridula (forma torquata).

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