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Magnificent Velvet Ant

Dasymutilla magnifica
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Summary

Dasymutilla magnifica, commonly known as the velvet ant, is not actually an ant but a species of wingless wasp. It is found in various regions of North America. The females are known for their striking appearance, with a dense covering of bright red or orange-black velvet-like hairs on their bodies. They possess a potent sting, making them one of the few insects that can cause pain to humans.

Magnificent Velvet Ant

Dasymutilla magnifica
Local Pest Control

Tags

harmful
venomous
bite
garden pest
crop pest
pest
sting

Scientific classification

kingdom: Animalia
phylum: Arthropoda
class: Insecta
order: Hymenoptera
family: Mutillidae
genus: Dasymutilla

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