Bug FAQCoastal Robust Scorpion
Urodacus novaehollandiae · Order: Scorpiones · Family: Scorpionidae
The coastal robust scorpion grows to about 7 to 10 cm long and is colored yellow-brown to dark brown, with a darker head and pincers. These scorpions are nocturnal ambush predators and can live for at least 12 years.
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Size
Adults reach a length of roughly 70 to 100 mm.
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What it eats
They are nocturnal ambush predators that hunt at night.
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Life cycle
Individuals are known to live for at least twelve years.
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When you see it
They are active during the night, hunting as nocturnal ambush predators.
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Where it comes from
The species is endemic to Australia.
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Questions people ask
How large do coastal robust scorpions get?
Adults grow to about 70 to 100 mm in length.
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What do they look like?
They are yellowish-brown to dark brown, with a darker head and pincers.
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What do they eat and when are they active?
They are nocturnal ambush predators that hunt at night.
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Same family (Scorpionidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urodacus_novaehollandiae
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