Red and Black Can't Be Good

Isn't that usually a warning sign for other insects? Saw several in the yard - interesting looking but wouldn't want to put my hand on that leaf.

[Lou Ann]

Oh my, that is a scary bee/wasp?

[Lois]

Great focus and details!

[Islandgirl]

Yikes........great close up!

[Rick]

Super capture.

[Dawn]

Wow I’ve never seen one that colour

[KoalaGardens🐨]

terrific macro detail

[Diana]

It looks fabulous though.

[haskar]

Great close up.

[Casablanca]

No idea what he is but I think you are right.........be aware!!

[Rosie Kind]

I wouldn't want to put my hand near the leaf either . Great macro Fav

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

Great macro!
Looks to be a male Velvet Ant. http://www4.ncsu.edu/~dorr/Insects/Harmful_Parasitoids/Velvet_Ant/velvet_ant.html