August 5, 2020

Location: Fellsmere, St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park

I am known as a Horse Guard Wasp,

So called because I eat Horseflies.

This is a good thing, because Horseflies sting, 

Transmit diseases, and can make people cry!

Sources: BugGuide - Species Stictia carolina - Horse Guard Wasp

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson