Velvet Ants (Mutillidae)


Velvet Ants, family Mutillidae.  This family of wasps have wingless females which resemble large hairy ants.

ALA: MUTILLIDAE

ABRS Australian Faunal Directory: Family MUTILLIDAE


Velvet Ants (Mutillidae)

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SimoneC wrote:
10 Jan 2025
I think these are probably different species, could you move them into separate sightings? Thanks

Mutillidae (family)
Hejor1 wrote:
17 Dec 2024
@SimoneC separated now, 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)
Aussiegall wrote:
25 Nov 2024
@belleandjason3113 thanks that worked

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