Green Shield Bug vs Heineken Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Shield Bug | Heineken Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Palomena prasina prasina | Rhingia campestris |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Pentatomidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 12-14mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Shield Bug
A common bright green shield-shaped bug that turns bronze-brown before hibernation. A distinctive spring and autumn insect.
Did You Know?
The color change from green to bronze is triggered by day length shortening in autumn, not temperature.
Heineken Hoverfly
An unmistakable hoverfly with a long, beak-like snout used to reach nectar in tubular flowers. It has an orange abdomen and dark thorax.
Did You Know?
It is nicknamed the Heineken fly because its long snout lets it reach the nectar other hoverflies cannot reach.