Timulla ferrugata explained

Timulla ferrugata is a species of velvet ant, of the Timulla genus, the species lives in the southeastern United States.^{[1] [2]} The species has an orange color on almost all of its body, the beak and rear are brown and dark orange.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Size

The species measures 5 to 10 mm of length. The female is larger than the male.

Alimentation

The species eat fruits, insects, and small nammals. It is a social species, which walks in large groups of up to 100 individuals or more.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Timulla ferrugata . íNaturalist . October 12, 2024.
2. Web site: George Waldren . George Waldren . Timulla ferrugata . BugGuide . September 13, 2012 . October 12, 2024.
3. Web site: bdedo . bdedo . Timulla ferrugata . BugGuide . 2010 . October 12, 2024.
4. Web site: Timulla . GBIF . October 12, 2024.
5. Web site: Jeff Hollenbeck . Jeff Hollenbeck . Timulla ferrugata . BugGuide . 2007 . October 12, 2024.