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Wow! Amazing creature, beautiful shot!
I think you nailed it Jellis. Most likely it was planted. It is next to the offices of the Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, in an open area. Thank you so much for your help.
Beautiful!
I believe the flower is an evening primrose.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oenothera_...
Don't know what the beetle is.