Mutillidae durable, the exoskeleton is also round, making it more difficult for predators to pierce it with attempted stings or bites. During all the trials that led to the fracture of a velvet ant’s exoskeleton, a total of 4 times, resulted in the death of that velvet ant within 24 hours. Thus aside from protection from predators, the exoskeleton provides a function maintaining moisture control. Male mutillids fly in search of females; after mating, the female enters a host insect nest, typically a ground-nesting bee or wasp burrow, and deposits one egg near each larva or pupa. Only a few species
Blue velvet angelfish with a blue/black eye. Its coloration may not be directly visible unless it is kept in a very well lit environment. "C. deborae" is a very shy fish, often hiding amongst rubble and rocks (especially when feeling threatened). Blue velvet angelfish The blue velvet angelfish ("Centropyge deborae") is a small, dark blue, pygmy angelfish known from only one location in Fiji. The scientific name of the species comes from Deborah Smith, wife of Walt Smith. He collected the type series and described the species. "C. deborae" is known from only one location in Fiji. Found amongst deep sea pinnacles it