The image is a close-up photograph of a red and black insect, specifically a boxelder bug, perched on a green leaf. The bug has a red body with black stripes on its wings and legs, and a black head and antennae. Its body is covered in yellow and black spots, and its legs are black. The background is blurred, but it appears to be a natural setting with green foliage. The leaf is slightly out of focus, making the bug the focal point of the image.