The Bee Wolf Wasp, aptly named for its predation on honeybees, is a solitary wasp known for its remarkable hunting behavior. Females paralyze honeybees with a precise sting and transport them to underground nests as nourishment for their larvae. To protect their offspring from harmful fungi, they employ a unique method: secreting a substance containing beneficial bacteria into the brood cells, which produces antibiotics to safeguard the developing larvae

Bee Wolf Wasps are typically found in sandy habitats such as coastal dunes, lowland heaths, and occasionally urban parks with suitable soil conditions. In the UK, their range has expanded significantly since the 1990s, and they are now observed as far north as Yorkshire.

Adult Bee Wolf Wasps feed on nectar from various flowers, including bramble, sea holly, and heather. Their larvae, however, rely exclusively on paralyzed honeybees provided by the female wasp