About Stictia carolina (Fabricius, 1793)
The horse guard wasp, scientifically named Stictia carolina, is a species of sand wasp belonging to the tribe Bembicini. This wasp is native to the eastern United States, and it primarily preys on horse-flies from the family Tabanidae. It is a large, colorful wasp that flies quickly. Stictia carolina is one of 28 species that make up the genus Stictia. Members of this genus are found across both North and South America, and all share similar biological traits.
