Balancing Kiwi's photos with the keyword: Insect

I am guessing this is probably not a 'good' bug/beetle to have in the garden, but it certainly is colourful. I haven't been able to identify it with my insect book, so if anyone knows what it is please let me know. Thank you.

I am guessing this is probably not a 'good' bug/beetle to have in the garden, but it certainly is colourful. I haven't been able to identify it with my insect book, so if anyone knows what it is please let me know. Thank you.

We don't seem to get many Ladybirds in our garden for some reason, so was pleased to spot this one the other day.