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is for... Velvet Ants
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Velvet ants are not ants at all, but they are actually wasps. They are called velvet ants because the females are wingless and ant like The females have a very painful sting. On the other hand, the males are winged and larger than the females. They are found in open areas and there are more than 435 species in North America. |
Picture courtesy of Clemson University
Last updated: Aug. 31, 2000