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15-OCT-2016 Christine Hanrahan

Pseudoscorpion (Pseudoscorpiones)

I was surprised to find this tiny (less than 3mm) Pseudoscorpion in the house today. But then I remembered that they are often found in homes, although their tiny size makes them almost impossible to see. I only noticed it because I was about to sweep up some dust and noticed a slight movement. I was very happy to see this interesting critter. Although called Pseudoscorpions, they are NOT scorpions, they are NOT toxic, and if they do bite (exceptionally rare), you'd never feel it anyway because of their small size.

Nikon COOLPIX AW130
1/3s f/8.2 at 4.3mm iso125 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Fay Stout21-Oct-2016 12:46
I guess if I was that small, I would want to look mean too! Quite a discovery! V
Buz Kiefer19-Oct-2016 17:06
Now this one is very cool. Did not know they existed. Great find and a beautiful detailed shot. V
Graeme19-Oct-2016 10:35
I can see the resemblance and so tiny!! BV
hayl16-Oct-2016 23:02
Goodness ! You can even make housekeeping interesting !
pkocinski16-Oct-2016 16:01
Does look a bit mean though...
Nora van Beek16-Oct-2016 14:50
I've never seen one of these - fascinating! V
victorswan16-Oct-2016 14:40
Wow lovely shot Christine, fantastic details from this small creature , for the first time that I see this, I think we have these are not here nice work BV++
Helen Betts16-Oct-2016 14:37
What an excellent closeup of this tiny insect, which really does resemble a scorpion. Those shadows are super as well. V.
blizzard16-Oct-2016 13:30
thanks for sharing excellent camera work v
Juliette16-Oct-2016 13:25
fantastic find and macro-shot .Bravo V
Hank Vander Velde16-Oct-2016 13:04
A superb macro and good info Christine. Creepy though. Wouldn't want to find them in my bed, small bites not withstanding LOL
Raymond16-Oct-2016 12:11
However small it may be, I don't think I'd want one in my house! Great catch
Stephanie16-Oct-2016 12:08
Fascinating capture of this scary creature!!! V
Did you sweep it out the door after you photographed it?
Pierre Martin16-Oct-2016 11:53
oh what a find, never see one. great catch!
Yvonne16-Oct-2016 09:29
Amazing detail of something this small! v
Ceya16-Oct-2016 08:42
Such an interesting tiny critter well captured! V
chris morton16-Oct-2016 07:31
a great pic if its that small
Raymond Ma16-Oct-2016 04:06
Small but looks menacing! Good to know that are pretty benign. V
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