Red Velvet Ant vs Giant Orange Ichneumon
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red Velvet Ant | Giant Orange Ichneumon |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dasymutilla magnifica | Netelia producta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Mutillidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 12-20 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Mexico | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red Velvet Ant
A large, brilliantly red-haired velvet ant found in the arid regions of the American Southwest. Females are wingless and run rapidly across open ground.
Did You Know?
Its exoskeleton is so tough that entomological pins often bend when researchers attempt to mount specimens.
Giant Orange Ichneumon
A large, uniformly orange ichneumon wasp commonly attracted to lights. It parasitizes caterpillars of owlet moths and geometrid moths.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most frequently encountered ichneumon wasps at porch lights across North America during summer.