The abdomen shows black and yellow bands that are reminiscent of wasps (hence the species name).

Their wings have a pale brown color, with a dark spot on the tips.

[3][4] Larvae are whitish or bluish, with dorsal triangular, brown markings.

The adults can be encountered from May through September feeding on small insects and on nectar and pollen of flowers (especially on Apiaceae (Heracleum sphondylium).

Larvae are polyphagous, mainly feeding on Lonicera periclymenum, Fraxinus excelsior, Viburnum opulus.