Marbled Scorpion

Appearance

A small, slender species that is found under tree bark, or on the ground under rocks and in leaf litter (and sometimes in houses) across southern Australia.

Colour may be variable from a dark cream colour to a slate/grey As its common name implies, it has a dark brown marbling pattern on a light brown background. This marbling occurs over the body, legs and tail.

Distribution

Found across southern mainland Australia.

Habitat

Prefers wetter cooler habitats, may be found in small groups under bark of Eucalypt trees.

Food

Eats small insects, including termites