[1][2] This species is present in Africa, in most of Europe, in Northern Asia (excluding China) and in North America.

In the spring when they emerge and mate they are predominantly green, while the new generation that appears in the late summer has purplish-red markings on the pronotum and corium.

This species could be confused with the green shieldbug, Palomena prasina, but Piezodorus lituratus has a different habitat and red antennae.

Mating takes place from May to July, the females lay 10 to 20 eggs on the stems, leaves and fruits of the host plants.

The adults of the new summer generation can be found from the end of July or beginning of August.