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Bright Red & Black "Ant-like" bug in Memphis, TN

levingst Guest	Bright Red & Black "Ant-like" bug in Memphis, TN Oct 9, 2012 17:55:01 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by levingst on Oct 9, 2012 17:55:01 GMT -8 I took a picture of this bug right next to the zoo in Memphis, TN. No telling where this thing is from. Can anyone please help me ID this little critter? Attachments:

nosorog Full Member Posts: 136	Bright Red & Black "Ant-like" bug in Memphis, TN Oct 9, 2012 18:02:10 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nosorog on Oct 9, 2012 18:02:10 GMT -8 Common name - velvet ant. Actually - wingless female wasp. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutillidae bugguide.net/node/view/159