Any insect experts? What is this bug.....?

[Drogonssmile]

Loads of the little buggers in and around the wheelie bins. Predominantly the green bin. It's about 2mm long.

Where in the UK are you OP? It's a weird one

Bolton! Not know for it's exotic wildlife usually

*known

Looks like some kind of shield bug

They go through different nymphal stages so could be one of the earlier stages

Like this

@Judashascomeintosomemoney I think you could be right. Thank you!

It's probably some kind of aphid. If you can bear insect close-up try this identification page, there are some similar looking.
influentialpoints.com/Gallery/Identify_common_aphids.htm

@Saisong

Correct! I've just found them. Black bean aphids. They're eating my elderberry bush. Bastards.

We fight a constant battle with aphids, so good luck! Try and encourage ladybirds - there's nothing more satisfying than watching one cruising around and picking up aphids for snacks.

Thanks @Saisong I'll be on the hunt for some very hungry ladybirds now. We've thoroughly pruned the poor elderberry and washed a lot of them off but need to keep a careful eye on it. Little buggers.