Golden Digger Wasps: Beneficial Lawn Insects

Swarming yellow insects hovering over lawns in July are golden digger wasps—solitary, non-aggressive, and beneficial. They paralyze lawn insects (grubs, caterpillars) to provision underground nests for their young.

Blue Digger Wasps

Another species (Scoliidae) targets June beetle grubs. They’re blue-black, ½–¾ inch, with yellow abdominal spots. Their “mating dance” flights look intimidating but they rarely sting.

No Control Needed

Both species reduce pest populations naturally. Enjoy watching them work.

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Digger wasps are allies, not threats.