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Dasymutilla satanas
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Copyright © 2011
Jason R Eckberg
Velvet Ant -
Dasymutilla satanas
Las Vegas Wash within the Clark County Wetlands Park, Clark County, Nevada, USA
August 1, 2011
My guess would be Dasymutilla satanas, he was moving to fast to get a good shot or safely pick him up.
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Contributed by
Jason R Eckberg
on 1 August, 2011 - 5:59pm
Last updated 8 November, 2011 - 10:52am
Right on
Moved from
Velvet Ants
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George Waldren
, 8 November, 2011 - 10:52am
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