That’s a friendly Beetle. A very small one for your part of the world.
Looks similar to this guy, false widow spider.
Thank you @lifeintheslowlane and @BTripz.I have covered the wife in vaseline and will wait for the head to fall off.
Nah I don’t think it’s one of them. I think that Steve/Sharon only has six legs. I’m keeping it in a jar at the moment so will give it a rattle soon and count the legs. If it has more than six I’ll get back to you
I put it over the balcony and it flew away
That’s a nasty looking bastard. Pick it up, squeeze it then sniff your fingers. If they smell then it’s a stink bug. You must wash your hands immediately as the bacteria may cause brain lesions.
Just been told the same thing by a local smells to high heaven if you crush them. Its gone now anyway.
Nicked.
Maybe it ate 2 of it’s legs out of desperation and/or boredom?
Clever.
That answer ticks all the boxes
It’s that time of year. Love the town mentioned one of my off the beaten track gems pronpronounced Ska Vince Ka sort of
This is a giant snail or it will be after being held in captivity and fed. Then off to the kitchen with it.
Sounds tempting, but I’ll pass.
Lovely with Garlic Butter.
Too much yesterday?
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