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Dasymutilla occidentalis
A red and black wingless wasp covered in velvety hair. About 3/4"long.
Females are capable of an extremely painful sting, hence the commonly used name "cow killer". Males are similar but have wings and can not sting.
Spotted on Aug 27, 2012
Submitted on Aug 29, 2012
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