The Scorpion Beetle

The scorpion beetle has only been discovered under a rock. Its abilities have made it a great newspaper subject but is there anything crucial we need to know. Scientists have been studying this beetle and have found some facts. Read on to find out some of them.

it is like the majority of beetles except it has 10 long, spider like legs that can stick to surfaces. Its wingspan can be up to 20 centimeters! It has a round head which holds two bulging eyes. Amazingly, it has sharp mandibles which are capable of biting through metal. It can grow up to 15 centimeters. On the end of its long scaly tail is a small stinger the size of a nail. even though it is small, it has a deathly, potent venom which is capable of killing a centipede.Stuningly, it has memorizing markings on its back which are a vibrant green and red. They mainly feed on other insects such as moths and centipedes.

it mainly lives in hot places such as deserts or sometimes under rocks if they get too hot. They like to climb trees, but they have been found in people’s houses. If you find one of these extraordinary specimens in your home, you should move away slowly or trap it in a mouse trap. They thrive in hot places but burrow underground at night; they are cold blooded creatures. When burrowed underground they will lay their eggs. They normally only lay two, but some can lay up to 12 eggs! Young Scorpion Beetles are only 2 centimeters on birth. BEWARE: this insect is extremely dangerous. Now you know all about this amazing creature. Stay safe and remember beware.

By Max