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Beewolves and Weevil Wasps (Family: Crabronidae; Subfamily: Philanthinae)

This group includes the Cerceris wasps which, variously, prey on weevils and buprestid beetles.
Crabronid wasp (Cerceris)
Crabronid wasp (Cerceris)
Bee wolf (Philanthus gibbosus)
Bee wolf (Philanthus gibbosus)
Metallic wood-boring beetle (Dicerca), caught by a Cerceris wasp
Metallic wood-boring beetle (Dicerca), caught by a Cerceris wasp
Crabronid wasp (Cerceris fumipennis)  with Buprestid beetle prey
Crabronid wasp (Cerceris fumipennis) with Buprestid beetle prey
Crabronid wasp (Cerceris fumipennis)  with Buprestid beetle prey
Crabronid wasp (Cerceris fumipennis) with Buprestid beetle prey
Crabronid wasp (Cerceris fumipennis) by nest hole
Crabronid wasp (Cerceris fumipennis) by nest hole
Bee Wolf  (Philanthus)
Bee Wolf (Philanthus)
Bee Wolf  wasp (Philanthus)
Bee Wolf wasp (Philanthus)
Bee Wolf (Philanthus ventilabris)
Bee Wolf (Philanthus ventilabris)