Trigonopeltastes delta (Delta Flower Scarab).
 
 
 
Size: approx. 8 mm. Photo: 09/05/11, 11 am.


A "D Beetle" ("D" for delta) or more commonly know as Delta Flower Scarab (Trigonopeltastes delta). The characteristic delta-like marking on the pronotum and the orange color of the elytra are possibly a wasp mimicry.  
 
 
bug guide (this photo):
http://bugguide.net/node/view/572468
cirrusimage:
http://www.cirrusimage.com/beetle_delta_flower_scarab.htm