Wood Scorpion

Cercophonius squama

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Body white-yellow to orange-brown with variegated patches of light or dark brown.
They usually live in burrows under plant litter on the ground. These burrows are shallow if they are temporary and deeper if they will be occupied longer. They can also live under the bark of standing trees, preferring eucalypts

Warning:Sting is painful whilst not considered dangerous always be mindful of anaphylaxis if unsure seek medical advice

Size

Can grow to around 50mm

Habitat

Under bark of eucalypt trees and in ground leaf litter, in burrows, also urban gardens.

Distribution

South-western and eastern mainland Australia and Tasmania.

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

Museums Victoria Staff (2013) Cercophonius squama Wood Scorpion in Museums Victoria Collections (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Wood Scorpion
Scientific name: Cercophonius squama (Gervais, 1844)
Family: Bothriuridae
Category: Bug Life › Scorpians
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

forest scorpion

Tags

venomous

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