A velvet ant.Velvet ants are really wingless wasps that are forced to crawl on the ground Because of their winglessness.They still have stings,Though,so be careful!
a butterfly
The Florida Predatory Stink Bug has black wings and a red body. The thorax on this insect features a blue color.
This criteria is a black wisdom
Possibly a woolly aphid?
a flying insect such as a beetle or lepidopteran such as a moth or butterfly
This fits the description of the very rare, and very dangerous South African Swamp Dauber.
Xylocopa violacea, Violet Carpenter Bee
The large bee you are describing is not a bee at all, it is a female Broad-bodied Chaser (a dragonfly). Females start off a very bright yellow color when they are born, and gradually become darker as age. Males also start off yellow, becoming pale blue once mature.
Blue Wings was created in 2002.
Blue Wings ended in 2010.
The insect you are describing sounds like a member of the genus Cicindela, also known as a tiger beetle. These beetles have metallic blue-green wings and a reddish-brown elongated body resembling an ant. They are commonly found in open sandy areas where they hunt for prey.
The insect you are describing sounds like a dragonfly. Dragonflies are known for their thin black wings and vibrant colorful bodies, which can include shades of royal blue. They are generally around 1.5 inches in length and are known for their agile flying abilities.