Green Shield Bug
Palomena prasina
Length 13mm

Rather oval in outline. Mainly green but stippled with tiny black dots; tip of wing dark. Overwintering adults usually dull but bright green when newly emerged from hibernation in May. Larvae seen during summer months and new generation of adults appear in September. Widespread and often common in England, Wales and S Ireland; rather scarce further N. Feeds mainly on hazel but also other shrubs.