Black Shield Hornet Vespa bicolor

This extraordinary wasp is the only pollinator of an orchid found exclusively on Hainan island, thanks to an ingenious evolutionary plot twist. The orchid produces chemicals that perfectly mimic honey bee pheromones, luring the wasp to its flowers. It's a predator of honey bees, feeding captured insects to its larvae — making it both essential for a unique orchid and a threat to beekeepers.