Wasp beetle  (Clytus arietis)

This species is still very common across its range and chief threats come from inappropriate management or loss of their woodland habitat.

There are currently no conservation projects specifically aimed at preserving the wasp beetle. Although the species has a preference for woodland with plenty of open areas where flowers can grow, it is polyphagous, meaning it can feed from a number of different plant species. The wood-boring larvae only require trees that are host to certain fungi but can be found living within a variety of tree species.