Explanation of Names
Author of genus is
Ashmead 1896.
Methocha (or sometimes spelled Methoca) is a genus of Tiphid wasps, so this genus name presumably means false Methoca (Internet searches).
Size
6-10 mm (females, various guide photos)
Identification
Univ. Florida--
Velvet Ants--the key describes features of this genus:
eyes circular to slightly
ovate (egg-shaped)
head less than twice the width of
mesosoma (middle body segment); head not toothed
mesosoma narrowed in middle
pygidium usually with lateral
carinae (strong ridges)
see above reference for more details
Contributed by
Joel Kits on 17 March, 2005 - 11:23pm
Additional contributions by
cotinisLast updated 2 April, 2008 - 6:34pm