Female red velvet ants, known for their potent stings, have earned the nickname 'cow killer ant' due to the myth that their sting could kill a cow. While painful, their venom is not highly toxic. Red velvet ants rarely sting unless provoked, and only females sting; males do not.

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The claim that female red velvet ants are known for their potent stings, earning the nickname 'cow killer ant' due to the myth that their sting could kill a cow, is true. Although the sting is painful, the venom is not highly toxic. Red velvet ants rarely sting unless provoked, and only females sting; males do not.

Reviewed by PestWorld ↗ · August 1, 2024