RainForest Facts: Common belief holds that the scorpion is a deadly animal, Hollywood and urban myths have perpetuated this belief. The truth is the sting of the vast majority of scorpions is equivalent to a bee sting.. Hormurus waigiensis, also known as the Australian rainforest scorpion, is a species of scorpion in the Hormuridae family. It is native to Australia and New Guinea. It was first described in 1844 by French paleontologist and zoologist Paul Gervais. [1]

Rainforest Scorpions
Rainforest Scorpions
Tropical Rainforest Scorpion
Tropical Rainforest Scorpion
Asian Forest Scorpion (Heterometrus longimanus) in rainforest interior, Danum Valley
Asian Forest Scorpion (Heterometrus longimanus) in rainforest interior, Danum Valley
Insects and Amphibians of the Manu National Park
Insects and Amphibians of the Manu National Park
Rainforest Scorpion — THE INSECTORY
Rainforest Scorpion — THE INSECTORY
GALLERY Australian scorpions Australian Geographic
GALLERY Australian scorpions Australian Geographic
Tropical Rainforest Scorpion
Tropical Rainforest Scorpion
Rainforest Scorpions
Rainforest Scorpions
Rainforest Scorpions
Rainforest Scorpions
Rainforest Scorpions
Rainforest Scorpions
photo of a scorpion in the rainforest Stock Photo Alamy
photo of a scorpion in the rainforest Stock Photo Alamy
Emperor Scorpion Species Scorpion Native Rainforests Stock Photo 1128082040 Shutterstock
Emperor Scorpion Species Scorpion Native Rainforests Stock Photo 1128082040 Shutterstock
Unidentified Scorpion Species On A Tree In The Rainforest Of
Unidentified Scorpion Species On A Tree In The Rainforest Of
Scorpions
Scorpions
Rainforest Scorpions
Rainforest Scorpions
Rainforest Scorpions
Rainforest Scorpions
Rainforest Scorpions
Rainforest Scorpions
Rainforest scorpion (Hormurus waigiensis) resting on a wet log. Kuranda,
Rainforest scorpion (Hormurus waigiensis) resting on a wet log. Kuranda,
Centruroides Occelatus Scorpion from the Rainforest Jungle Stock Photo Image
Centruroides Occelatus Scorpion from the Rainforest Jungle Stock Photo Image
New 'ghost' scorpion among several species recorded for the first
New 'ghost' scorpion among several species recorded for the first
Australian Rainforest Scorpion For Sale Underground Reptiles
Australian Rainforest Scorpion For Sale Underground Reptiles
Try to feed a rainforest scorpion The scorpion is very
Try to feed a rainforest scorpion The scorpion is very
Rainforest Scorpion
Rainforest Scorpion "Cape Gloucester" — THE INSECTORY
Images Amazon Rainforest Tropilab
Images Amazon Rainforest Tropilab
Nocturnal whip scorpions in the Amazon rainforest Stock Photo Adobe
Nocturnal whip scorpions in the Amazon rainforest Stock Photo Adobe
Scorpion, Tityus pachyurus , at the rain forest floor of
Scorpion, Tityus pachyurus , at the rain forest floor of
scorpion Amazon rainforest, Peru Stock Photo Alamy
scorpion Amazon rainforest, Peru Stock Photo Alamy
Rainforest Scorpion Australia The American Mastermind
Rainforest Scorpion Australia The American Mastermind
Australian Rainforest Scorpion, Liocheles waigiensis, Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Stock Photo
Australian Rainforest Scorpion, Liocheles waigiensis, Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia Stock Photo
Asian Scorpion Forest On Land In Tropical Garden Stock Image
Asian Scorpion Forest On Land In Tropical Garden Stock Image

The Asian forest scorpion uses hairs on their pedipalps and a comb-like structure called pectines (situated on the ventral side of scorpion, right behind their last pair of legs) to feel around and obtain sensory information. Ecology Habitat The Asian forest scorpion is found on the rainforest floor, beneath logs and other debris as shelter.. Rainforest Scorpion, Liocheles waigiensis Rainforest Scorpions are found in the northern tropical regions of Australia, and live within crevices in rocks where their flattened bodies allow them to hide safely from predators. They hunt at night by ambushing small animals (usually insects) that pass within reach.