Summary
Dasymutilla aureola, commonly known as the golden velvet ant, is a species of parasitic wasp in the family Mutillidae. The females are wingless and covered in dense golden-orange hairs, while the males have wings and are black with yellow markings. They are found in arid regions of North America and are known for their painful sting, which is why they are also called "cow killers."
Tags
venomous
harmless
sting