What
Species:
Species Identification Confidence:
I'm very confident
Observation Method(s):
Individual(s) Observed (seen)
Observed Individual(s) in Hand or Close Range
Photographed
Count:
1
Count Type:
Absolute
Sex:
Female
Life State:
Alive
Life Stage:
Mature (Adult)
Species Account:
I saw a brightly-colored yellow insect walking on the ground, saw that it was wingless and hairy. Then recognized it as a velvet ant.
Where
Location:
Decimal Degrees: 43.8,-116.5
Location Precision:
±250 meters
Location Resource:
Google Maps Click
Location Use:
Unknown
When
Date Time:
August 18, 2023, 6:30 pm MDT
Date/Time Precision:
Hour
Who
& How
Identification Tools:
I read a book called The Sting of the Wild recently, which included discussion of velvet ants. Also looked up velvet ants on the internet to make sure.
Survey Method:
Incidental Observation
Location Unresolveable:
No
Source Type:
Animal Observation Report (Sightings)
Verification Status:
Unreviewed
Identified By:
Christopher Rasmussen