Velvet Ants (Mutillidae)
Velvet Ants, family Mutillidae. This family of wasps have wingless females which resemble large hairy ants.
ABRS Australian Faunal Directory: Family MUTILLIDAE
Discussion
SimoneC
wrote:
10 Jan 2025
I think these are probably different species, could you move them into separate sightings? Thanks
Mutillidae (family)
SimoneC
wrote:
17 Dec 2024
Two different individuals, but both are male Velvet Ants
Mutillidae (family)
SimoneC
wrote:
4 Dec 2024
Are you sure these are the same wasp? It looks like two different species
Mutillidae (family)
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