Safety note: Warning: Known for its painful sting, nicknamed 'cow killer.'
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.
Habitat
Commonly found in dry, sandy areas with sparse vegetation.
Diet
Adults feed on nectar; larvae are parasitic on ground-nesting bees and wasps.
How common
Uncommon
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