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Red velvet ant Cow killer

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Description:

Also known as eastern velvet ant. It is actually a wasp. Females are wingless and inflict painful stings. Makes have wings and do not sting

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Michelle Clements
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Michelle Clements

Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Spotted on Aug 10, 2016
Submitted on Aug 11, 2016

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