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Gorse-Shield-Bug - Ginster-Baumwanze

Piezodorus lituratus belongs to the family Pentatomidae and has a length of 10 - 12 mm. There are 2 color forms of the adult bugs. When they appear in spring, they are almost completely green; the new generation which appears in late summer has red or purplish markings. The species prefers dry and warm habitats and is found in most parts of Europe, North Africa,Siberia and Central Asia.

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Uploaded on April 8, 2022
Taken on June 23, 2021