Weevil Wasp (Genus Cerceris)

Taylor Creek Park, Toronto, ON.

July 4th, 2021. (6421)

Cerceris is the largest genus of Crabronid Wasp with over 1000 species worldwide. They are known as Weevil Wasps because the females usually prey on beetles, mostly weevils, although some prey on bees and wasps.