Their wallop of a sting has earned them another name—locals call it the cow-killer. Known as the velvet ant, this insect is technically a wingless wasp and the latest species to be found with ...

Velvet ants are sometimes called cow killers due to the excruciating pain a sting can impart ... Velvet ants are often brightly coloured, commonly featuring red, orange, yellow, black and white. Their ...