The Bishop comes to visit.

Bishop and green friend. Lol.

Very handsome Bishop....wonderful colour!

Thank yo both. The little green friend was a bonus.

Oh dear, I wasn't sure which one was the Bishop :)

Fabulous photo.......hello green friend !

Thanks Gee and Bonkers.

Yes it is a dahlia, Marguerite. It is my favourite dahlia and is smothered in these bright red blooms from about early June to the time of the first frosts. It is also a fairly large plant, growing to about four or more feet in height.
The bug was a bonus.