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Tailless whip scorpion
Damon diadema
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Field Notes
Description:
Damon diadema is a species of arachnid, sometimes known as the tailless whip scorpion. It is found in Central Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania, where it lives in caves and crevices, and under fallen logs. The animal is 4–28 mm (0.16–1.1 in) long with a flat body.[1] It is known as a tailless whipscorpion is because of the long whip-legs that are the majority of its body width. Its legspan is about 20 cm (7.9 in).
Habitat:
They are found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Some species are subterranean; many are nocturnal. During the day, they may hide under logs, bark, stones, or leaves. They prefer a humid environment.
Notes:
Pictures taken from home bread animal.
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