Velvet Ants of North America by Kevin A. Williams & Aaron D. Pan & Joseph S. Wilson

These insects are named for their brilliant, often scarlet, tufts of hair and females’ resemblance to ants. Feared as having one of the most painful stings on Earth, they are actually more closely related to wasps. This guide contains high-definition images, field and laboratory identification tips, and details on size and range.  

Paperback, 440 pages, Princeton University Press, 8 ½” x 5 ½”.