The Oxybelini are small species with projecting scales on the scutellum. Numerous specimens of Oxybelus spp collected. Most Crabronini nest in the ground and provision their nests with flies carried impaled on the sting. Anacrabro ocellata is commonly taken at flowers. Most of these species are twig nesters in woodland.
Some undetermined material remains.
Most Sphecid Kleptoparasites occur in this Subfamily. Six Tribes are recognized. The Bembicini have a large triangular labrum that aids in digging. Bembix occidentale and Bembix sp are uncommon. Species of Bicyrtes provision with pentatomids.