Dasymutilla flammifera

Mickel, 1928

Dasymutilla flammifera is a velvet ant described by Clarence E. Mickel in 1928. The species occurs along the Pacific coast of North America and extends inland to Idaho and Arizona. Like other mutillids, females are wingless and possess a potent sting, while males are winged. The species exhibits bright aposematic coloration typical of the .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dasymutilla flammifera: //ˌdæ.siˈmjuː.tɪ.lə ˌflæˈmɪ.fə.rə//

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Identification

Similar to Dasymutilla sackenii but distinguished by of the genae, coloration, and on the . The combination of very dark mahogany red body with scarlet pubescence is diagnostic. The was collected near Claremont, California.

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Appearance

Females are very dark mahogany red with scarlet on the , , and above; body length approximately 13 mm. Males have wings and are likely dichromatic from females, as is typical for the . The dense scarlet hair covering distinguishes this from similar .

Distribution

Pacific coast of North America from California northward; inland distribution includes Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, and Oregon. The type locality is Claremont, California.

Similar Taxa

  • Dasymutilla sackeniiSimilar overall but distinguished by of the genae, coloration differences, and patterns on the

More Details

Type specimen

The was collected near Claremont, California

Taxonomic history

Described by American entomologist Clarence E. Mickel in 1928

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