Pseudoscorpions

Overview

Pseudoscorpions are an order of the class belonging to arachnida. Thus, pseudoscorpions are joint-legged and are invertebrates. The size of these animals are very small, about 2-8 millimeters in length. [1] They have four legs and also have relatively large pedipalps, compared to their overall size. Pedipalps are almost like claws, or pinchers. Pseudoscorpions are not harmful. In fact, they eat many small arthropods, helping with pest control. There are more than 200 described species; mostly living in the tropics, occupying, bark, nests, and leaf litter. [1]

Description

[1]

• A common house pseudoscorpion is usually between three and four millimeters.
  • Shape: teardrop like
  • Color: mahogany
  • Body: 12- segment abdomen, which only 10 are visible
  • Pedilaps: over twice the length of their legs. If they were completely extended, they would measure about seven to nine millimeters across. [1]