Bee Beetle - Trichius Fasciatus...

...and daisy.

I incorrectly identified this is a shield bug but Mark Prince @markp kindly put me on the right track - thank you Mark.

[kali]

having seen Margo's photo of you with your camera in the garden i can imagine you taking this

[Maggiemae]

Reminds me of a Scotsman going into battle! Super focus! fav

[Denise Wood]

Amazing macro :)

[Mark Prince]

Fabulous macro of a very weird looking creature, Richard. I don't think it is a Shield Bug though.
I think it is a kind of Beetle from the chafer family, probably a Bee Beetle Trichius fasciatus.

[Sharon Lee]

lovely macro

[Kathleen]

Wonderful macro - I don't think I've ever seen a bug that furry!!

[Fisher Family]

A super close-up - fav!

Ian

[Linda Godwin]

Amazingly close and detailed

[Babs]

Amazing, looks like its wearing its winter coat.

[Richard Sayer]

@markp I think you're spot on and the official French bug site tells me that they are highly likely to be found in our region. He's only sma!l - about 1cm long - and a bit hairier than in some of the images I've seen.

[gloria jones]

Wow...This is quite a macro shot with fabulous details, clarity.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

well another totally new critter I'd never even imagined!

[Kathy]

So much texutre on this insects body. Looks like it's made from fur. Great capture.

[Marnie]

Gosh, never seen anything like it. Great macro.

[Issi Bannerman]

Amazing sharp capture of this creature!

[Brigette]

I like your angle
Nice colour graduation

[haskar]

Great close up.

[Margo Sayer]

Remarkable detail...am particularly astonished to see tufty head and tail.

[carol white]

Great details, a super macro shot. Fav!! 😀

[Jacqueline]

Wonderful details!

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

Fantastic macro Richard! Great detail as well! FAV!

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Super capture fav!

[Hazel]

Amazing!

[Holly]

lovely capture I like that you did a close up to see the colors. fav!