🌿Native Nature

Thistledown Velvet Ant

Dasymutilla gloriosa

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Mutillidae ›Genus: Dasymutilla

About

The Thistledown Velvet Ant is a member of the Dasymutilla genus. The female is flightless while the male retains its wings. It ranges from Utah, Nevada, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and south into Mexico.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Thistledown Velvet Ant?
The scientific name of Thistledown Velvet Ant is Dasymutilla gloriosa.
What kingdom does Thistledown Velvet Ant belong to?
Thistledown Velvet Ant belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Thistledown Velvet Ant belong to?
Thistledown Velvet Ant belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Thistledown Velvet Ant belong to?
Thistledown Velvet Ant belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Thistledown Velvet Ant belong to?
Thistledown Velvet Ant belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
What family does Thistledown Velvet Ant belong to?
Thistledown Velvet Ant belongs to the family Mutillidae.
What genus does Thistledown Velvet Ant belong to?
Thistledown Velvet Ant belongs to the genus Dasymutilla.