.....came into my backyard to visit. She was hungry, and so cute I let her be. Stay away from these things, they can do major harm or death.
well, unless you are a Stink Bug, or a Caterpillar, i wouldn't be too concerned....you can send them all up here to me in Va., we have them, and they are the only semblence of salvation for the critters that decimate our garden.
that is an adolescent stage, they go thru color phase changes, from red/black, to gray/brown.
they are not a threat, seriously, do not freak out...let them live!!!
it's really cool watching them attack and feed on the pests that ruin the vegi's
they are considered a beneficial predator....
http://www.harmonyfl.com/lih/wildlife/insects.htm#predators