Green Vegetable Bug

Nezara viridula

Bug Life Introduced IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

This Green Stink Bug is a plant feeding insect believed to have originated from Ethiopia it feeds on many bean crops making it a major pest to those crops.

There are several variations in the colouration of this insect the most common being a predominately green bug with three parallel white spots towards the head.

Size

Can grow to around 13mm

Habitat

On plant folage

Distribution

Worldwide locally across most of Australia

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Green Vegetable Bug
Scientific name: Nezara viridula (Linnaeus, 1758)
Family: Pentatomidae
Category: Bug Life › Bugs
Origin: Introduced
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

southern green stink bug
southern green shield bug

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