velvet ant — any of several fuzzy, often brightly colored wasps of the family Mutillidae, the wingless, antlike female of which inflicts a severe sting. [1740 50, Amer.] * * * ▪ insect any of a group of wasps (order Hymenoptera) that are named for the… … Universalium
velvet ant — vel′vet ant n. ent any of several fuzzy, often brightly colored wasps of the family Mutillidae, the wingless, antlike female of which inflicts a severe sting • Etymology: 1740–50, amer … From formal English to slang
Ant — For other uses, see Ant (disambiguation). Ants Temporal range: 130–0 Ma … Wikipedia
Ant, velvet — Common in most parts of the world including the Southern and Southwestern U.S., velvet ants are not true ants but rather parasitic wasps. Their sting can trigger allergic reactions. Avoidance, prompt treatment and, in selected cases, allergy… … Medical dictionary
ant — One of the most numerous insects (order Hymenoptera), characterized by an extraordinary development of colonial dwelling and caste specialization. black imported fire a. SYN: Solenopsis richteri. fire a. any of several species in the genus… … Medical dictionary
Starr sting pain scale — Жало осы с капелькой яда на кончике Жалящий индекс Старра (англ. Starr sting pain scale) это шкала силы ужалений жалящих перепончатокрылых (отр … Википедия
Dasymutilla occidentalis — Eastern Velvet Ant Female Male … Wikipedia
Mutillidae — A female velvet ant. Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia … Wikipedia
Formicidae — Hormigas … Wikipedia Español
cow killer — noun : the wingless female of certain wasps of the family Mutillidae; especially : the large red and black velvet ant (Dasymutilla occidentalis) that has a severe sting * * * the wingless female of any of several velvet ants, esp. Dasymutilla… … Useful english dictionary
