Red striped/spotted beetle?

Have spent too much fruitless time trying to identify these insects. They're about the size of my middle finger nail, with spots on one side and stripes on t’other. I'd be delighted for any information.

[Mark Prince]

I think they are Italian striped bugs (Graphosoma lineatum italicum)
They are a type of Shield Bug.

[Richard Sayer]

There you go... shield bug was my guess too - there are zillions of different types

[gloria jones]

Great focus, details, textures...I only the names of common bugs :).

[Mary Siegle]

Wonderful detail on the bug and the plant.

[Babs]

Well spotted, they are so unusual.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

awesome but I have no idea. I use a few groups on facebook to id flora and fauna of different kinds and get really quick results

[Issi Bannerman]

Great capture of these colourful critters.

[Kathy]

A brightly colored one, especially on the white flowers and green vegetation.