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monster ant looking - Dasymutilla occidentalis
Copyright © 2015 sam ekker

monster ant looking - Dasymutilla occidentalis
New Port Richey, Pasco County, Florida, USA
July 2, 2015
Size: 14mm
This guy was on a constant move, didn’t slow or hesitate.
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Contributed by sam ekker on 2 July, 2015 - 12:15pm
Last updated 19 August, 2016 - 6:55am

Moved
Moved from Velvet Ants.
… George Waldren, 19 August, 2016 - 6:55am login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

Gal, actually. The guys have wings. :)
… Ken Wolgemuth, 2 July, 2015 - 12:18pm login or register to post comments

 
I am not sure what you are sa
I am not sure what you are saying. female? wings?
… sam ekker, 2 July, 2015 - 12:31pm login or register to post comments

 
You referred to "this guy"
I'm pointing out that this is a female mutillid. The guys (males) are winged.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 2 July, 2015 - 12:36pm login or register to post comments

 
Sometimes I am a little slow.
Sometimes I am a little slow. thanks.
Nature is amazing
Sam
… sam ekker, 2 July, 2015 - 12:43pm login or register to post comments

 
Carries a sting
She can probably also sting. I suggest not picking her up.
… Peter Edelman, 2 July, 2015 - 8:48pm login or register to post comments

 
That I understand, thanks Pet
That I understand, thanks Peter
… sam ekker, 3 July, 2015 - 6:17am login or register to post comments

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