Giant Red Ant
Posted by Ralph Meacham on August 24, 2006
Q: Giant Red Ant about 1 inch long, banded, and fury. I think they may be called cow ants in N.C.
State: North Carolina
A: You've seen a kind of wasp called a Velvet Ant or Cow Killer. These wasps parasitize other wasps and bees and can sting if handled. Try googling this animal to be sure my identification is correct. Thanks for sharing.
John Wiessinger ( August 25, 2006)
Filed under: Insects