Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:47:51 -0400
From: Edward Coffman
Subject: It is a female velvet ant.
It is a female velvet ant. ( really a wasp) I feel they are one of the most beautiful insects around. I have seen several in the last few weeks. The bite is painful but If you don’t bother them they won’t bother you.
Best,
Ed