Common Green Capsid vs Rolled-Wing Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Green Capsid | Rolled-Wing Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lygocoris pabulinus | Leuctra geniculata |
| Order | Hemiptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Miridae | Leuctridae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 7-12 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Green Capsid
A bright green mirid bug that is a common pest of fruit trees and currants in Europe. It causes russeting and distortion of developing fruits. The adults are uniformly green and blend well with foliage.
Did You Know?
Damage caused to apple fruitlets in spring results in characteristic corky scars on mature apples, downgrading them from premium sale quality.
Rolled-Wing Stonefly
A small autumn-emerging stonefly with wings rolled around the body. It is one of the few stoneflies that hatches in late summer and autumn.
Did You Know?
This stonefly has an unusual life cycle, emerging as an adult in autumn rather than the spring emergence typical of most stonefly species.