Mt. Takao is considered one of the three major habitat of insects along with Minoo (Osaka prefecture) and Kibune (Kyoto prefecture) and it has long been loved by researchers of insects because of number of species and the easy access from the Metropolitan area. There are many insects first found in Mt. Takao and named after "Takao" such as Takao Shachihoko （Hiradonta takaonis Matsumura） and Takao medaka kamikiri (Stenhomalus takaosanus).
Main Region: Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu and Okinawa. Is a group of bees catch spiders for larvae and found in areas where many spiders inhabit such as edges of forests, grasslands with some trees. The Japanese name Bekko-bachi literally meaning amber bee because the body color is reddish yellow that is like the color of tortoise of hawksbill turtle. Act in solo and does not create own nest but dig a hall, put some spiders and lay eggs, thus larvae can live by consuming the spiders. Spiders do not go bad because they are paralyzed with bee sting.
●Length about 17 to 25 mm
●Adults Flights Season July to about September
●Length about 17 to 25 mm
●Adults Flights Season July to about September