Wow! very sharp. Your shield bug is green. I suppose the name is different too. What we have here are the stink bugs and they are brown in colour.
Both are very nice![]()
Both very nice Les![]()
It is actually called a Green Shieldbug, Izzie. There are many colour forms of shieldbugs and similar insects. Some are quite striking, while others are a rather plain brown or greyish colour.
The butterfly is a Speckled Wood.
What lens were you using, as the exif is 105mm. Was it a 24-105?
That makes sense!