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Hoplomutilla spinosa
This ant-like insect is actually the female of a wasp. The females have no wings, and they have very painful pricks. This has orange patches on the abdomen, besides a velvety aspect and about 3cm in length. They have already been used in witchcraft rituals, hence the popular name of the witch wasp.
Mata Atlântica
This wasp was found by my 7 year old son.
Spotted on Jan 10, 2018
Submitted on Jan 10, 2018
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