Cow Killer, Velvet Ant

An ominous looking insect that is rumored to be able to inflict a sting so powerful, it can kill a cow. Bright red and deep black with thick furlike covering, it's actually a beautiful but dangerous wingless wasp. About the size of a regular sized hornet, they are very fast runners and rarely hold still enough to get a good photo.

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