Dasymutilla myrice
Dasymutilla myrice is a of velvet ant in the Mutillidae. Like other members of this family, it is a solitary with wingless females and winged males. The species belongs to a known for aposematic coloration and potent stings in females. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dasymutilla myrice: /ˌdæsɪˈmjuːtɪlə ˈmɪrɪsi/
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Data availability
Dasymutilla myrice has only one observation recorded on iNaturalist as of the source date. No published biological studies or -specific accounts were found in the provided sources. The Dasymutilla contains over 450 North American species, many of which are poorly known.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- 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