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Velvet Ant

Photo by auntnance123
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28.3861, -80.742

Field Notes

Description:

almost 3/4 inch long

Habitat:

spotted in sandy area next to a stand of sand pines

Notes:

http://bugguide.net/node/view/159/bgimage?from=48

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
auntnance123
Gordon, I think you are correct. As kids we always called them 'bull ants', and were warned to stay clear of them because of their powerful sting.
Gordon Dietzman
Hmmm... This may be an ant mimic called a "velvet ant," but is actually a wingless stinging wasp. It is also known as "cow-killer" for the painfulness of its sting. This may be what you have here. See these pages and let me know what you think: http://bugguide.net/node/view/159/bgimage?from=48
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PublishedMay 5, 2011

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