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Pseudoscorpion

Pseudoscorpionida (An arachnid)

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

Eight legged arthropod (arachnid) with no tail. These are tiny.

Habitat:

Under bark.

Notes:

They are harmless

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
MartinL
This was found under bark in outback Australia. I've found others scavenging (eating dandruff?) under the wing elytra of large beetles!!!
Mandy Hollman
I found one of those today. Crazy-looking little thing!
MartinL
Yes, I took this one with a microscope=)
lori.tas
Much like this one (only your photos are better): http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6674096

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PublishedJanuary 3, 2012

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