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Quapaw Canoe Vicksburg's avatar

That insect is a velvet ant (cow killer, cow ant). And it’s actually a wingless wasp with a powerful sting.

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Rachel T's avatar

Stunning photos of the moonset and sunrise. Other photos also interesting! It’s been a treat to read about your journey! Thanks for sharing your adventure.

Good luck on the last few days of your voyage. 🛶 🍁🌞

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Gretchen Walker's avatar

We are always proud of you!! And the arduous past few days have us in awe of your skills, strength, and wisdom!!

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Margy Walker's avatar

dearest stephen, happy that you are happy. good progress! love you, gma margy

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Renée Beegeron's avatar

Great photos! I hope you'll have more woods the rest of your journey

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Les's avatar

Velvet ants love sand and can bite too! They can also make squeaking nose which sounds so weird coming from an ant. Hope one never gets in you tent! Its no fun.

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