Velvet Ant
( Mutilidae) - This ant is about .75 in. long and are usually black and red, and they have a fuzzy body.
"Biography"
They are actually wasps, but appear to be ants. They are parasites in the nests of ground-nesting wasps such as yellowjackets and solitary bees. They can be somewhat aggressive and will sting if bothered.\r\n
Treatment
Velvet antsdo not infest houses and are not a threat to people or pets, and can be controlled with an spray. \r\n
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