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Water scorpion - Laccotrephes sp. This water scorpion I found barely alive in a chlorinated swimming pool and in this photo it was basically dead. When alive the pincers are extended but in this case they are folded away.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/56555/head_of_waterscorpion_and_clearly_visible_how_the_pincers_are_folded_into_a_groove.html" title="Head of waterscorpion and clearly visible how the pincers are folded into a groove."><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3125/56555_thumb.jpeg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=KIzH6HT65V55I29VqwHLIWWOZl4%3D" width="200" height="150" alt="Head of waterscorpion and clearly visible how the pincers are folded into a groove. Laccotrephes sp.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/56554/water_scorpion_-_laccotrephes_sp.html Australia,Geotagged" /></a></figure> Australia,Geotagged Click/tap to enlarge

Water scorpion - Laccotrephes sp.

This water scorpion I found barely alive in a chlorinated swimming pool and in this photo it was basically dead. When alive the pincers are extended but in this case they are folded away.

Head of waterscorpion and clearly visible how the pincers are folded into a groove. Laccotrephes sp.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/56554/water_scorpion_-_laccotrephes_sp.html Australia,Geotagged

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Wow. Is that hind appendage part of the insect? Posted 7 years ago
  2. View Ernst's profile
    Ernst
    Lion
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    That is its breathing tube . What a way to take a deep breath. Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
      Lion
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      lol, thanks for the info. Posted 7 years ago

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Uploaded Jan 15, 2018. Captured in 78 Tanderra Way, Karana Downs QLD 4306, Australia.
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