Green Shield Bug

Palomenaprasina

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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:

Billerica, Massachusetts

Olive Branch, Mississippi

Snow Hill, North Carolina

Newtown, Pennsylvania

Fort Worth, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Cathan, Washington

John Sam Lake, Washington

North Marysville, Washington

Priest Point, Washington

Shaker Church, Washington

Stimson Crossing, Washington

Weallup Lake, Washington

Yellow Spring, West Virginia

Prescott, Wisconsin

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docsab

Newtown, PA (Zone 6b) | October 2006 | Negative
I usually find these on my tomato plants. The sucking mouthparts often damage the fruit. The insect is somewhat elusive and quickly retreats to the opposite side of the leaf when approached.
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bonitin

(Zone 8a) | October 2006 | Neutral
Found in town garden in Gent (Belgium-Europe)
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