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jenbrink Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6a) Oct 03, 2013

Found walking on sidewalk. I have it in a jar. At least 1" long, no wings. I'm going to try to get a good picture of his face.

Thanks!

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Oct 03, 2013

This is a female wingless wasp in the family Mutillidae. Known as velvet ants, they possess a very powerful sting, earning some species the name 'cow killer' or 'mule killer'...

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jenbrink Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6a) Oct 03, 2013

WOW thank you very much! I read about them years ago but I have never seen one. Ill read up on them. I'm wondering where he came from. Thanks again!

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