Bug FAQMarbled Scorpion
Lychas variatus · Order: Scorpiones · Family: Buthidae
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The marbled scorpion grows to about 4 cm long, with a tail that makes up half its body length and ends in a stinger. It is yellow-brown mottled with lighter patches and lives in warm, moist places under rocks, bark or leaf litter.
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How to recognize it
Its colour is a yellowish-brown marbled pattern with light brown patches.
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Size
Adults reach roughly 40 mm (4 cm) in length.
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Where it lives
It prefers warm, moist habitats and hides beneath rocks, bark and plant litter.
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What it eats
It is a terrestrial predator that feeds on other invertebrates.
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Lookalikes
Lychas variatus, called the marbled or splendid marbled scorpion, belongs to the Buthidae family.
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Questions people ask
What does the marbled scorpion look like?
It has a yellow-brown marbled colour with light brown patches and a tail that is half its body length ending in a stinger.
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Is the sting of this scorpion dangerous?
The sting is painful to people but is not considered to be dangerous.
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Same family (Buthidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lychas_variatus
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