Pseudo Scorpions
Pseudo Scorpions are a member of the Arachnid class, and belong to the order Pseudoscorpionida. Its name literally means "false scorpion" and is a common names for a number of small arachnids. It is known for its flat, pear-shaped body and pincers that resemble those of a real scorpion. The body grows from two to eight millimeters in length. The only things it lacks are the scorpion's long tail and sting.
Another fact that makes a Pseudo Scorpion unique is that the male and the female are both similar in appearance.
This small creature can be found worldwide, especially in the tropics and subtropics. Common species of this creature can be seen in the following types of places:
- behind tree bark
- in tree hollows
- in leaves and pine litter
- beneath the soil
- under stones
- in caves
- at the seashore
- within fractured rocks
During the mating dance, the male pulls the female over a spermatophore that is previously laid upon a surface. After the mating period, the female carries the fertilized egg in a brood pouch that is attached to her abdomen. When the egg hatches, the young ride on its mother for some time. The young go through three molts, which can span several years, before they mature. It has been estimated that the adults live up to two to three years.
Pseudo scorpions present less risk to humans, than actual scorpions. They prey on ants, small flies, mites, carpet beetle larvae, clothes moth larvae, and booklice. They are small and are rarely seen due to their size.
Old fossils of Pseudo Scorpions are dated back 35 million years. Some theories hold that this creature has been around for as long as 380 million years.
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