Timulla vagans
(Fabricius, 1798)
velvet ant
Timulla vagans is a of ( Mutillidae) distributed across North America including the United States, Mexico, and Canada. As with all velvet ants, females are wingless and -like in appearance, while males possess wings. The species exhibits the characteristic dense, velvety that gives the family its .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Timulla vagans: /tɪˈmʊlə ˈveɪɡænz/
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Distribution
United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Timulla other speciesMultiple occur in North America; precise identification requires examination of subtle morphological features including color pattern, punctuation , and male genitalia.
- Sergiolus capulatus (spider)This spider has been observed to mimic velvet ants in the Timulla, including T. vagans, in appearance and preference.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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