[ches]

Can anyone ID this little beast please. He was taking up residence in my strawberry’s.

[Gardener and Rabbit]

Hi Ches,

I think it's one of the later nymph stages of the green shield bug; they go through a number of nymph stages before becoming full adult beetles.  They live off plant sap, but don't cause any real damage, so no need to worry.

G&R

[Mr Dog]

Hi Ches,

I think it's one of the later nymph stages of the green shield bug; they go through a number of nymph stages before becoming full adult beetles.  They live off plant sap, but don't cause any real damage, so no need to worry.

G&R

I'd agree. No need for alarm. RHS info on green shield bug https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=519

[ches]

Thank you both!! Panic over