Vernal Shieldbug (Peribalus strictus) - Final instar
I am reposting this photograph as a correction to my original post identifying this species as a Gorse Shieldbug (Piezodorus lituratus) having been corrected and having carried out further research.
The best bit, is this is described as a "very rare" immigrant to the UK, on the southern-most coast only, which shows signs of colonisation.
This 5th instar in my garden suggests that colonisation is taking place.
I found two specimens.

"Peribalus strictus", common name Vernal Shieldbug, is a species of shield bugs in the family Pentatomidae.
Similar species: True Bugs
By Philip Booker
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Uploaded Sep 21, 2021. Captured Sep 11, 2021 14:38 in 65 Crespin Way, Brighton BN1 7FL, UK.
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