Common Green Colonel

Oplodontha viridula

Description

Over all length 6 - 8mm. The thorax is dark with a dull brassy tone. The abdomen can be mint-green or cream, with a variable dark central mark.

Habitat

Sunny, well vegetated areas close to water. The Large Gravel Pit and Slurry Lagoons are attractive to this insect at the reserve.

Status and distribution

Widespread but local in the south of Britain.

Best time to see

Late May to August.

  • Common Green Colonel - Oplodontha viridula - male - July 21st 2017

  • Common Green Colonel - Oplodontha viridula - male - July 19th 2020

  • Common Green Colonel - Oplodontha viridula - male - July 19th 2020

  • Common Green Colonel - Oplodontha viridula - female - July 5th 2016

  • Common Green Colonel - Oplodontha viridula - female - July 5th 2016

  • Common Green Colonel - Oplodontha viridula - female - July 5th 2016

  • Common Green Colonel - Oplodontha viridula - female - July 4th 2021

  • Common Green Colonel - Oplodontha viridula - female - July 22nd 2016

  • Common Green Colonel - Oplodontha viridula - female - July 22nd 2016

  • Common Green Colonel - Oplodontha viridula - female - June 12th 2024