Despite its common name, the Eastern Velvet Ant is actually a wasp. Renowned for its striking red and black fuzzy appearance, it is a solitary species.
Best time to see a Eastern Velvet Ant
The best time to see a Eastern Velvet Ant is June–August, when about 66% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 16,824 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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