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velvet ants (actually a wasp) are predators of bumble bees

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How many legs do red velvet ants have?

red velvet ants also known as killer cows have 6 legs


Do red velvet ants live in Maryland?

yes


Are red velvet ants wasps or ants?

They are a type of wingless wasp. The females are wingless anyway. They are in the family Mutillidae, in case you want to look them up. But common names are misleading and often nonsensical. A lot of the questions posted about "red velvet ants" seem to be dealing with real ants, so-called "velvety ants" and that is another matter. But real velvet ants are wasps other than ants (which actually are wasps of sorts as well, but never ind that for now).


Can velvet ants kill you?

Yes, they will slowly savage you to death (:


What is the velvet ants food chain?

mostly leaves and grass


Do velvet ants fly?

The males are stingless, the females are wingless.


How long does it take for red velvet ants to mature?

5 days


What are the different types of red ants and how do they differ from each other in terms of behavior and habitat?

There are many species of red ants, including fire ants, velvet ants, and leafcutter ants. These ants differ in behavior and habitat. Fire ants are aggressive and build large mounds in open areas, while velvet ants are solitary and live in sandy or grassy areas. Leafcutter ants are known for cutting and carrying leaves back to their underground nests. Each type of red ant has unique behaviors and preferences for their habitats.


What type of insect is a velvet ant?

The Velvet Ant is a wasp not an ant. Females are wingless and covered with hair and strongly resemble ants. The red velvet ant is the largest velvet ant species at 3/4 of an inch long.


Orange and black ants?

Could be a velvet ant, these are not ants they are wingless female wasps and can give out a bad sting so dont handle them.


Where desert can a velvet ants be found?

Most Mutillidae (velvet ants) live in the warmer parts of the planet, and mainly in fairly dry areas. Some of them live in nearly desert areas. They must live in places where they will find insects on which their young can feed and grow. These prey (or host) insects have their own habitats, so the Mutillidae must be adapted to where their particular hosts live, on which their larvae can feed. Most of the hosts are bees or wasps, while other kinds of velvet ants need caterpillars, beetles, cockroaches and a few other types of insects. Whatever the habitat of the host, the velvet ant must be able to live in the same habitat, usually sandy dry areas with suitable plant life.


Can red velvet ants kill humans?

Yes they can because if they suck your blood poision will get on to you.