The other day I saw this Wasp Hornet looking Bee that had a reddish orange body with a very distinct black and white stripped tail could someone tell me what it is?

Without a picture or specific information (ie: size, geographic location, season, behavior) it is difficult to give an accurate response to your query.

The best place to have your insect identified is the "What's That Bug" website. Visitors can either browse the different photos of insects on the site, or they can submit a photo to have a specific bug identified. See the site listed below.