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Cow Killer

Mutillidae

Description:

Black and red hairy body, mimicking an ant. When disturbed lets out a frightening shriek!

Habitat:

Ozark Forest

Notes:

This thing scared me to death. I had no idea what it was!

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Missouri, USA

Spotted on Aug 1, 2011
Submitted on Feb 1, 2012

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