Has a large, flashy, bright red-orange, fuzzy ant-like creature ever captured your attention? It may have been the infamous velvet ant — otherwise (fittingly) known as “cow killer” for the painful ...

The viral Facebook post combines two common names for this insect. Old images purportedly showing a "velvet cowkiller" ant received renewed attention in April 2018: These images, as well as a near ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is warning visitors of a tiny yet fearsome insect with a sting so painful that it’s been dubbed the “cow killer ant.” Also known as the “red velvet ant,” the ...

The internet was horrified after Floridian Eric Breuer shared his experience of being stung by the notorious "cow killer" velvet ant. Breuer shared photos from the incident to the Facebook group ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In case you were wondering, there is in fact an ant with an inch ...

If you’ve ever seen an odd-looking ant running across the ground, it might be a panda ant (Euspinolia militaris). This cool-looking insect is black with white spots, like a mini version of a panda ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WTHR) — If you have any trips planned to the Great Smoky Mountains, be on the lookout for a specific type of insect. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park shared details in a ...

ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — Is there something bugging you about this time of year? It seems as soon as cool air arrives, insects try to make themselves comfortable in your home. Good Morning Show viewer ...

Reddish-colored fuzz makes one tiny creature stand out from surrounding leaves, a photo shows. But don’t let the size deceive you. This three-quarter-inch insect packs a powerful sting — so powerful ...

Reddish-colored fuzz makes one tiny creature stand out from surrounding leaves, a photo shows. But don’t let the size deceive you. This three-quarter-inch insect packs a powerful sting — so powerful ...