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Red Velvet Ant: The Wingless Wasp That Packs a Sting

The bright red, fuzzy "ant" is actually a wingless female wasp (velvet ant). It can deliver a painful sting. My cat once gave one a wide berth after a memorable encounter. Admire from a distance.

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