Several very similar species in this genus (best guess: http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=6825&state=NET)
Tiny flower beetle in dogwood shrub flower. Note the white/silver band at base of tail.
Hmm, need to do a little research here to ID this one. Had a really distinct jumpy way of walking along the fence before he flew off.
Flew off as I was getting a photo. Appeared to be all black, but red colored under wings only visible once this insect flew
Flew off as I was getting a photo. Appeared to be all black, but red colored under wings only visible once this insect flew
1 inch across, aggressive