Beewolf Wasp - Philanthus gibbosus
These fierce fliers return to the blog, so pollinators and soft-bodied, plant-loving insects must take caution... at least when the female Beewolves aren't foraging for their larvae. Outside of preparing provisions for larvae, you're more likely to find these Wasps peacefully foraging nectar and pollen for themselves while simultaneously pollinating the flowers they visit. However, their pollination from flower to flower isn't as effective when compared to their main prey item. That being, of course, Bees.
Pictures were taken on July 21, 2021 and August 7, 2023 with a Google Pixel 4. I'll return to this post to add more researched information, and resume the blog's regular schedule as soon as my current headache clears.
