Tarantula Hawk

The Tarantula Hawk (Pepsis grossa) is a herbivore (adult) species found in Desert Southwest USA. It typically lives Several months and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.

One fact worth knowing about the tarantula hawk: The tarantula hawk has one of the most painful insect stings in the world, rated 4 on the Schmidt index.

Insects are the most numerous group of animals on Earth, making up over half of all known living species. Despite their small size, they play essential roles in pollination, decomposition, and the food chain.