Tarantula Hawk

Desert and arid scrublands where tarantulas are common

Adults feed on nectar and pollen from flowers, while larvae feed on paralyzed tarantulas provided by the female

Solitary wasps; females hunt tarantulas, paralyze them with a powerful sting, drag them to a burrow, and lay a single egg on the spider

Possesses one of the most painful insect stings in the world, though they are generally docile unless provoked. They act as important pollinators and help control tarantula populations.