Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "The Tarantula hawk is a large, visually striking wasp best known for its metallic blue-black body and bright orange or reddish wings. It inhabits warm regions such as deserts, grasslands, and tropical or subtropical areas, where it spends much of its time flying low over the ground in search of food or suitable nesting sites. As an adult, the tarantula hawk feeds mainly on nectar and plays a minor role as a pollinator. It is generally calm and solitary, avoid