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Mt. Hillyer: 04-25-2009
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:04 pm
by HikeUp
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...
Re: Mt. Hillyer: 04-25-2009
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:24 pm
by Taco
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.
Re: Mt. Hillyer: 04-25-2009
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 9:59 pm
by HikeUp
Thanks for the ID. Great name. A ferocious beast.