Dasymutilla bioculata, commonly known as the two-spotted velvet ant, is a species of parasitic wasp found in North America. Despite its name, it is not an actual ant but a wingless female wasp. It is known for its striking appearance, with a dense covering of black and red velvet-like hairs on its body. The females are known for their painful sting, making them a notable insect of interest to entomologists.