It is the largest species of velvet ant in North America and occurs from Connecticut to Florida, west to South Dakota and Texas. In spite of its nickname “cow killer,” the stings of the female D. occidentalis are not fatal to cattle. The bold and contrasting colors of this velvet ant...
I saw a flash of shiny black wings among the foliage. My first thought was that it might be a mourningscorpionfly, but then it became clear that it was a female robber fly (family Asilidae) dining on a small wasp. I am no robber fly expert, but this particular fly reminded me of t...
Goatweed occurs in pastures, on roadsides and in areas where the soil has been disturbed. Its scientific name is Croton texensis, and its common name varies with the area in which it is growing. The plant is called Texas croton, doveweed, goatweed and skunkweed. This weed is not eaten ...
Is it not possible that while there is no lethal effect directly to the new bees, there might be some sublethal effect, such as immune suppression, acting as a slow killer? The planting of transgenic corn and soybean has increased exponentially, according to statistics from farm states. Tens ...
Cow Killer The Velvet Ant, or Cow Killer Ant, isn't an ant at all. It's actually a wasp. People began calling them ants because the females are wingless. Whether you call it an ant or wasp, Cow Killers deliver a powerful and painful sting. They also 'scream' which is can make you...
It's protected from the rain and only gets disturbed a few times a day. They can deal with that. If you ask any postal worker they might say that this is a problem they deal with in the warm summer months.That's where the dryer sheet comes in. According to Taste of Home, a ...
In spite of its nickname “cow killer,” the stings of the female D. occidentalis are not fatal to cattle. The bold and contrasting colors of this velvet ant serves to warn predators that they are quite capable of defending themselves. They also make a squeaking sound by rubbing two abdomin...
It is the largest species of velvet ant in North America and occurs from Connecticut to Florida, west to South Dakota and Texas. In spite of its nickname “cow killer,” the stings of the female D. occidentalis are not fatal to cattle. The bold and contrasting colors of this velvet ant...