Velvet ants how long do they live?

Answer 1

"Exceptional females were estimated to live as long as 10 to 12 months although 2 to 2 1/2 months was more typical."

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http://www.bioone.org/perlserv/?request=get-document&doi=10.1653%2F0015-4040(2002)085%5B0245%3APLCODN%5D2.0.CO%3B2