Green Lestes vs Toad Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Lestes | Toad Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lestes viridis | Gelastocoris oculatus |
| Order | Odonata | Hemiptera |
| Family | Lestidae | Gelastocoridae |
| Size | 39-48 mm body length | 8-10 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Lestes
A metallic green damselfly that lays eggs into the bark of overhanging trees. Creates distinctive oviposition scars on willow branches. One of the latest damselflies to fly.
Did You Know?
Uniquely among damselflies, it lays its eggs into tree bark above water rather than into aquatic plants.
Toad Bug
A warty bug that closely resembles a tiny toad and hops along stream banks.
Did You Know?
It leaps onto prey like a toad, using powerful hind legs to pounce.