Pseudoscorpion

Pseudoscorpiones · order group

AdultA special find

Tiny pincers make this animal look like a scorpion. But it has no tail or stinger.

A arachnid, and part of our tiny-neighbor collection.

Little clues

Three things to notice.

Out in the world

Around southeastern Wisconsin

Leaf litter, bark, occasionally indoors.

Look closely. Leave your tiny neighbor where you found it.

A closer look

This animal is only a few millimeters long. It has pincers, but no scorpion tail. Our illustration will show it much larger than life.

A special find can be hard to spot without being biologically rare. Encounters depend on season and habitat.

For curious grownups, too

Original summaries, with references for deeper reading. Field notes are being checked against the supplied research.

Make a bug slide

Front artwork is made for a 3-inch clear disc. Revised artwork still needs a physical check. Reverse QR files use the confirmed permanent website.