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Unidentified Velvet Ant

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Field Notes

Description:

This is a colorful Velvet Ant that i found on the wall of my house. Although it is called a velvet ant, it is actually a wasp.This wasp has a black abdomen (with silvery spots), black head, black legs, and orange thorax. The size of this wasp is about 8 mm in length.

Habitat:

- Spotted on the wall of my house.

Notes:

- I hope, someone can help me to ID this wasp.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)

Thanks Bayucca for the information...
Lanzz, although it is called a Velvet Ant it is actually a wasp, Vespoidea, from the family of Mutillidae. https://www.flickr.com/photos/28859910@N02/5910425665 https://www.flickr.com/photos/23271361@N06/3611847305/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/22587916@N05/3539050360 https://www.flickr.com/photos/42758436@N05/9677491769
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PublishedApril 1, 2014

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