By Owdboggy
West Midlands,
United Kingdom 
Anyone id this ladybird like beetle.
Seen here today. Remember we are in the UK.
28 Jul, 2023
Answers
It is a early instar of a shield bug. Probably one after its ist moult. There are 5 moults before it becomes an adult. Need to see its belly for a 100% id but Toria says not a pest/alien one.
29 Jul, 2023
Was identified as Cabbage shield bug.
29 Jul, 2023
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