Billy the Beetle

Just for a change, I thought I'd introduce you all to another one of my little friends ...
I found this charming little critter wondering across the footpath on my way home this afternoon ...
He actually answers to the name of "Billy the Beetle" ... (although quite what he answers, is anybody's guess ... and to be honest with you, he totally ignored me every time I asked him to stand still whilst I took his photo) ... (maybe the problem is that he's a she, and should in fact be called "Billie the Beetle") ...
Anyway, it took about 20 shots before I could get a reasonably clear image of him (her..?) ... but I got there in the end ... :o)