Mt. Hillyer: 04-25-2009

Post by **HikeUp** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:04 pm

Hiked up to Mt. Hillyer from Santa Clara Divide Road. Parked at Rosenita Saddle and walked up to the broad summit area. It is a large area to explore with lots of rocks to climb around on. Lots of mountain bikers too.

Pictures.

Furry red ant-like beast...

Post by **Taco** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:24 pm

Ant = 'Cow Killer', or Velvet ant
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutillidae

Named the Cow Killer, as they're supposed to inflict a sting painful enough to kill a cow. It's a wingless wasp. Really cool bastards, coming in orange, red, and yellow. Never been stung by one.

Post by **HikeUp** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 9:59 pm

TacoDelRio wrote:... Velvet ant ...

Thanks for the ID. Great name. A ferocious beast.