Flower wasps
Scientific name: Tiphiidae
Flower wasps
Scientific name: Tiphiidae
Photo By Charlie Hohn , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
Members of the family Tiphiidae are a compelling group of solitary wasps. Despite their fierce appearance, these wasps typically target beetle larvae, not humans. A common misconception is that all wasps are aggressive towards humans and sting repeatedly; however, Tiphiidae primarily uses their sting to paralyze prey for their offspring rather than for defense.
Photo By Charlie Hohn , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original