Beastie

looks like a weevil of some sort i'm sure someone on here will know

I have just found this for you Gee-check out Leptoglossus occidentalis !
Western conifer seed bug,they live on conifers,eating seeds and buds.

Oh interesting Aster..will look it up out of interest

Thanks, Aster. I guess this was an adult coming out of hibernation, it did seem rather slow and didn't move for ages. Seems they are quite widespread now.

Yes it seems they are Gee,a bit of a worry if you have lots of conifers :(
It probably overwintered in a shed.

It seems a bit choosy over which conifers it likes but I'll keep an eye on my little ones. I actually found it just outside my new shed (put up yesterday!). Maybe it wanted to move in :)

Brill Catch Gee :)

Interesting markings on its back.........

not seen one before, great pic Gee, watch out bluespruce lol

It's very attractive.

If your shed is Cedar he may have mistook it for lunch ... lol :-)

Interesting Beastie.......great close up

Nice patterns, and a good shot!

Toto will know......he's an attractive beastie....

Good shot.......friend or foe?