Mutillid - Pseudomethoca frigida - Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA May 13, 2008 Size: 6 -7 mm
I found this small mutillid running across a woodland trail. The smallest velvet ant I have encountered thus far. I don't know how well it shows up, but there is a definite carina along the hind margin of the head. It starts a good ways behind the eyes, goes along the rear margin of the head, and ends as a projection/tooth at the bottom of the head.
These are horrible pictures but hopefully an ID can be made. Looks similar to Pseudomethoca frigida in the guide.
Images of this individual: tag all Contributed by Brad Barnd on 2 September, 2008 - 9:30pm Last updated 10 June, 2011 - 5:53pm |