The red velvet ant is a wingless female wasp, not an ant, known for its bright red and black coloration and a powerful sting. Also called the "cow killer," its sting is extremely painful but not fatal to humans or cows. These insects are solitary parasites that lay their eggs in the nests of other ground-nesting insects. Identification and characteristics Appearance: Females are wingless, covered in dense, velvety hair, and have a bright red or orange-red color with black patches. Males are wing

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