or as they are sometimes called, Cow Killer Ants.
Saw this beastie today while at the Fire Station down near the Sanibel gate. Beautiful looking insect, but it was a female of the species and they can inflict a pretty painful sting. Had never seen this particular "local" before. Have you ever noticed this insect?
My picture is a bit blurry, the creature just would not stop for a second, it was marching back and forth on the curbing.
Red velvet ant or "cow killer"