Scorpion Gallery

Giant desert hairy scorpion (Hadrurus arizonensis)

This giant desert hairy scorpion (Hadrurus arizonensis) is the largest scorpion inhabiting the South-West of North America and one of the 8 to 9 species of Hadrurus in the US. This species is usually yellow with a dark top and has lobster-like pincers. It gets its common name from the brown hairs that cover its body. These hairs help it to detect vibration in the soil. A similar species is Hadrurus spadix

© 2010 Michael L. Baird

Sea scorpion or scorpion fish, Scorpaenidae

Sea scorpion or scorpion fish, Scorpaenidae.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine; or, Complete Cabinet of the Curiosities and Beauties of Nature (1798-1802) published by Harrison, London

© Florilegius / Mary Evans

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Scorpions and lizards are grilled over a fire during a jungle survival exercise with the

Scorpions and lizards are grilled over a fire during a jungle survival exercise with the Thai Navy, as part of the "Cobra Gold 2010" (CG10) joint military exercise, at a military base in Chon Buri Province February 9, 2010. About 14,073 soldiers from six countries, including Thailand, U.S., Singapore Indonesia, Japan and South Korea are participating in the three-week military exercise. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND - Tags: ANIMALS MILITARY FOOD SOCIETY POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY)