Been seeing a bunch around lately (SW US) and I read that their larvae attack bees. Did some quick searches and haven’t found anything that specifically calls out honey bees as being at risk - seems to be mostly ground bees.
That the same as Small Hive Beetle (SHB)?
No, I;m pretty sure SHB is a bit rounder. But I am no entomologist. That looks more similar to a lightning bug to me.
This is what their larvae do to bees. Shudder! Imagine seeing those on your bees!
Wow, that IS amazing. It must be a native species that preys on native bees in that area.