Common malachite beetle

Common is so unfair!

I've been on a bug hunt today after feeling a little quiet.  A new find! I spotted just the one of these malachite beetles sitting on tall grasses.  Malachite is the perfect name for such a pretty coloured bug, I thought.

And then the revelation!

I ordered a new pillow and a Shiatsu electric neck massager to try to help my shoulders.  They arrived today.  The pillow has yet to be tried out  but boy, oh boy, the neck machine has to be the best piece of kit I've ever bought.  I was dubious. But it actually releases muscles.  Off for more.