Dasymutilla asteria
Mickel, 1936
Dasymutilla asteria is a of in the , a group of . Like other mutillids, females are wingless while males possess . The species was described by Mickel in 1936. Velvet ants in this are known for their aposematic coloration and potent , particularly in females.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dasymutilla asteria: /ˌdeɪ.saɪ.mjuˈtɪl.lə æˈstɪr.i.ə/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Insect FAQs | Entomology Research Museum
- Bug Eric: Wasp Wednesday: Dasymutilla bioculata
- The gloriously dichromatic Dasymutilla gloriosa | Beetles In The Bush
- A sting to kill a cow? Red velvet ant, a.k.a. cow killer, Dasymutilla occidentalis — Bug of the Week
- Mutillidae | Beetles In The Bush
- Bees vs wasps: what's the difference? - Buglife Blog - Buglife