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Possible Velvet Ant? - Dasymutilla occidentalis
Copyright © 2012 crazyted13

Possible Velvet Ant? - Dasymutilla occidentalis
Claremont, Catawba County, North Carolina, USA
September 8, 2012
Size: approximately 1"
I think this is a possible velvet Ant. I found one a few weeks ago but is was red.
This one was closer to an orange color. Just found it walking along a path
Contributed by crazyted13 on 8 September, 2012 - 3:41pm
Last updated 11 September, 2012 - 4:14pm

Moved
Moved from Velvet Ants.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 11 September, 2012 - 4:14pm

Moved for expert attention
Moved from ID Request.

Looks like Dasymutilla occidentalis:

… Ken Wolgemuth, 8 September, 2012 - 4:17pm

 
You are correct.
You are correct.
… Jordan Gesell, 11 September, 2012 - 10:42am

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