I am a parasitoid of the larvae of Beetles
Parasites feed on critters but don't kill their host
I kill beetles, but generally don't hurt people.
Sources: https://www.turffiles.ncsu.edu/insects/scoliid-wasp-in-turf/
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/IN745
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