2,030 observations
European Yellow-tailed Scorpion
Tetratrichobothrius flavicaudis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Scorpiones ›Family: Euscorpiidae ›Genus: Tetratrichobothrius
About
Tetratrichobothrius flavicaudis, or the European yellow-tailed scorpion, is a small black scorpion with yellow-brown legs and tail (metasoma). Adults measure about 35–45 mm (1.4–1.8 in) long. It has relatively large, strong claws (pedipalps) and a short, thin tail. It is native to Southern Europe and Northwest Africa, but an introduced population exists in the United Kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of European Yellow-tailed Scorpion is Tetratrichobothrius flavicaudis.
- European Yellow-tailed Scorpion belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- European Yellow-tailed Scorpion belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- European Yellow-tailed Scorpion belongs to the class Arachnida.
- European Yellow-tailed Scorpion belongs to the order Scorpiones.
- European Yellow-tailed Scorpion belongs to the family Euscorpiidae.
- European Yellow-tailed Scorpion belongs to the genus Tetratrichobothrius.