European Beewolf Wasp - Philanthus triangulum
These wasps will feed on Honey Bees by paralysing them and flying off to their nests by carrying the bee upside down. When in the nest the female will cover the dead bee in a special chemical that she secretes which will help any harmful bacteria and fungi from growing that can kill the larva. These wasps were formally rare in the UK but are now expanding their range and can now be found local in southern England and have now been recorded in Wales. These wasps can be seen from July to mid September. The name Beewolf comes from the fierce hunting behaviour of the female wasp which preys relentlessly on honey bees like a wolf.
European Beewolf Wasp - Philanthus triangulum
These wasps will feed on Honey Bees by paralysing them and flying off to their nests by carrying the bee upside down. When in the nest the female will cover the dead bee in a special chemical that she secretes which will help any harmful bacteria and fungi from growing that can kill the larva. These wasps were formally rare in the UK but are now expanding their range and can now be found local in southern England and have now been recorded in Wales. These wasps can be seen from July to mid September. The name Beewolf comes from the fierce hunting behaviour of the female wasp which preys relentlessly on honey bees like a wolf.