For centuries, humans have developed instincts and, above all, gained the knowledge to know which animals and other creatures to keep away from. Although most wildlife is completely harmless to us humans, it is important to be on alert when you are out in nature. That’s what mother Leslie Howe did when she was at a small park with her family. It had so far been an … [Read more...] about Mom sees her kids with little furry animal in park – looks closer and realizes big danger
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Red Velvet Ant: Description, Biology, and Defense Mechanisms
Description and Biology Dasymutilla occidentalis, commonly known as the red velvet ant, is a parasitoid wasp species native to the eastern United States. The species is often mistaken for a true ant, as females are wingless, but it can be recognized by its distinctive red coloring, with a black stripe that goes across the abdomen. Adult red velvet ants are the largest of … [Read more...] about Red Velvet Ant: Description, Biology, and Defense Mechanisms