Red Banded Sand Wasp (Ammophila sabulosa)

This wasp had just spotted a succulent caterpillar that was probably going to be the source of its youngsters food.
Ainsdale Beach for a fascinating abundance of insects and then Rotten Row to get the sand out of our shoes.
Lunch in the Red Squirrel.
The insurance has run out for scooters, so I may have to consider a more appropriate name.