Can you identify this beetle and/or the type of leaf it is on?

Question

http://www.freephotosandart.com/gen-store/2008/0808/FPA-20080808112650541.html

This cute little fellow was crawling about on a very large leaf. I think there were flowers associated with the leaf, but I am not certain. Do you know the common and/or scientific names of either of these?

Answer 1

It looks like a blue milkweed beetle - compare it to the photo on the link below:

http://bugguide.net/node/view/185801/bgp...