Very Red, Very Green, Pt. 3 - _TNY_8186

I met this colourful guy close to our house and I think it is a birch shieldbug (Elasmostethus interstictus).

 

This one was quite shiny and proved a challenge to photograph without catching excessive reflections in the carapace.

 

Shot at 2:1 magnification.

 

Part 1, shot straight from the front can be seen here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/50997529557/

 

Part 2 here: www.flickr.com/photos/tinyturtle/51203693410/

 

Done