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rogerscoth

Well-known member

• Aug 15, 2009

• #1

At first I thought I saw another small spider in the wash-hand basin, but after enticing it on to a piece of paper, on closer inspection it appeared to be a miniature scorpion - it was only about 1.5-2mm long.
Any suggestions?

Roger

 

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David FG

The Big Dipper

• Aug 15, 2009

• #2

rogerscoth said:

At first I thought I saw another small spider in the wash-hand basin, but after enticing it on to a piece of paper, on closer inspection it appeared to be a miniature scorpion - it was only about 1.5-2mm long.
Any suggestions?

Roger

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I think what you might have there is a Pseudoscorpion.

Completely harmless, by the way.

 

Smudger01

Enthusiastic Amateur

• Aug 15, 2009

• #3

Well spotted both, Roger for the pic and David for the ID..

This link will help further.. Scroll down to "False Scorpions"

http://www.pastonroot.co.uk/golds/REJones/

 

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rogerscoth

Well-known member

• Aug 16, 2009

• #4

Thanks for your responses David and Geoff. One thing I failed to mention was that it could move very quickly. It rarely stayed still when I was trying to take the photographs, therefore I am pleased to hear that they are harmless, although somewhat fascinating to watch, being so small.

Roger