Bug

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• Dovefromabove Posts: 88,147

  July 2022

  I think it’s a Shield Bug or an Instar (a developmental stage of Shield Bugs). There are lots of different sorts. 

  Hopefully @wild edges  or someone who knows more will be along with more info soon. 

  
  

  We love them … they’re such handsome creatures. 

  
  

  Googling reveals all sorts of worrying stuff about ‘Stink Bugs’ and damage to plants but that relates to the USA. The ones in the UK do little if any damage and are simply part of the amazing ecosystems in our gardens. 

  
  

  Enjoy 😊 

  
  Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
  
  
  
  
  
  

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• B3 Posts: 27,505

  July 2022

  One of the shield bugs,I think. I wouldn't worry.

  In London. Keen but lazy.

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• nutcutlet Posts: 27,445

  July 2022

  Never be worried by the appearance of wildlife in the garden. Their future is our future

  
  
  In the sticks near Peterborough

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• Desi_in_London Posts: 731

  July 2022

  It is one of the larval stages ( instars ) of the green shield bug - I'm guessing 1st or 2nd skin shedding in -- as they mature they get to more evenly green in colour  ( vs green and black).  

  Kindness is always the right choice.

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• februarysgirl Posts: 835

  July 2022

  Just to be completely frivolous, is it me or do the markings look like a cyclops smiley face emoji?

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• Sheps Posts: 2,236

  July 2022

  @februarysgirl having just looked up what a Cyclops Smiley Face emoji is, I'd have to agree.

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