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Eastern velvet ant (female)

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Photo by Summer Miller
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Eastern velvet ant (female)

Dasymutilla occidentalis

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Aaron_G
Hi there. I'd expect to see this insect much later in the summer, especially in New Jersey. Can you please check the date of your spotting and make sure it's accurate? Thanks! Also, it should be moved over to the Arthropods category when you have time.

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