What is it? (Other than a BUG!)

[braveboy2012]

My wife spotted this on our Rosemary bush and at first we thought it was a ladybird as it has that sort of shape.

Either way, looks lovely. Great colours. If you can help with idetification that would be great.

As usual, C&C welcome


What_is_it_small by braveboy2012, on Flickr


What_is_it_2_small by braveboy2012, on Flickr

Thanks for looking

 

[Dogfish_magnet]

Possibly a chrysolina banksi

 

[OrinB]

It's a rosemary beetle. They feed on lavender and rosemary and a few other woody Mediterranean herbs. They have grey larvae that decimate these plants. An import from the southern mediterranean that is doing a lot of damage in the south of england.

They are beautiful and similar to the mint beetles (all green and shiny) but a big garden pest.

RHS - Rosemary Beetle

 

[braveboy2012]

It's a rosemary beetle. They feed on lavender and rosemary and a few other woody Mediterranean herbs. They have grey larvae that decimate these plants. An import from the southern mediterranean that is doing a lot of damage in the south of england.

They are beautiful and similar to the mint beetles (all green and shiny) but a big garden pest.

RHS - Rosemary Beetle

Thanks Steven, I shall keep an eye out to make sure we have some rosemary left for cooking!