whats this bug

[areia]

been a bit picture happy with my new camra, took a piccie of a shield bug, but right next to him was this brown thing is this also another form of sheild bug

[Nicos]

Looks like a shield bug- harmless!
There are several types.

here you go....

The Garden Safari: Shield Bugs

[areia]

harmless may not bite but they release a smell dont they when they feel threatened? thanks for the link didnt realise there was quiet so many differant types