Thunder bugs typically appear in muggy hot weather and, because they are attracted to bright colours, they often go into flower buds in our gardens to feed and then reproduce
Brits are set to enjoy a warm weekend with temperatures expected to exceed 30C in parts of the country today – but forecasters have also warned of the risk of storms due to hot weather conditions.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms covering most of Britain from 9am until midnight on Sunday.
Brits have been warned that heavy showers and thunderstorms could cause damage to some buildings due to floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.
Another warning covers all of Northern Ireland from 10am until 9pm on Sunday, with flooding and travel disruption likely in the region, forecasters said.