Just found in our garden in Spain a very large insect black with large yellow dots on its back and head?

Question

It's about 2 inches long with hairy thorax and bright yellow square shaped dots on its body and head. Any ideas what it's called and is it dangerous?

Answer 1

There are so many black and yellow beetles it difficult to be sure. Try Google Image 'black and yellow beetle' or 'yellow and black beetle' - if you prefer! and see if anything comes up that looks similar.

Answer 2

It's a Monster ladybird. Run for your Life.!!!    just kidding, catch it and show it to the museum.

Answer 3

colorado beetle

Answer 4

ID it here -

http://www.einsteins-emporium.com/life/a...

http://www.whatsthatbug.com/

http://www.insectimages.org/