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| Query: Hairy scorpion | Result: 5th of 7 | |
Invertebrates - Desert Scorpion (Hadrurus arizonensis)2
| Subject: | Invertebrates - Desert Scorpion (Hadrurus arizonensis)2
| | Poster: | John White (john.white161@verizon.net)
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| Resolution: 659x760
File Size: 195437 Bytes
Date: 2006:11:05 11:25:03
Camera: NIKON D200 (NIKON CORPORATION)
F number: f/4.4
Exposure: 10/600 sec
Focal Length: 520/10
Upload Date: 2007:10:13 15:13:45
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The giant desert hairy scorpion (Hadrurus arizonensis) is the largest scorpion inhabiting the South-West of North America and one of the 8???9 species of Hadrurus in the US, attaining a length of 14???15 cm (5.6???6 inches). Its large size allows it to feed readily on other scorpions and a variety of other prey , including lizards and snakes. This species is usually yellow with a dark top and 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. |
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