I recently spotted a velvet ant ensconced in lovely red and black setae. I’m glad I didn’t disturb it because I just learned they are actually wingless female wasps of family Mutillidae, able to defend themselves with a notoriously painful sting.
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ok true story… in the poconos, i was trying to get all connected with nature and shit. i spent hours outside taking...
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