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Dasymutilla occidentalis
These insect are actually wasps, the adults feed on nectar and the larva feed on larva of honeybees. The males are fully winged and females lack wings. The common name derives from their painful sting, many say is painful enough to kill a cow.
Mixed forest edge
Spotted on Aug 3, 2012
Submitted on Aug 3, 2012
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