Pseudolychas

Pseudolychas is a genus of scorpion in the family Buthidae. Species of the genus are known as the pygmy-thicktail scorpions and are found in South Africa, Eswatini and Mozambique. Their venom is mild and not medically important.
Pseudolychas ochraceus reproduces by parthenogenesis.

Range

Their range is restricted to the humid habitats of coastal and Afromontane forests; but are also found in the suburban setting of the South African highveld.

Species

There are three species recognised:

Plain pygmy-thicktail scorpion
Eastern pygmy-thicktail scorpion
Transvaal pygmy-thicktail scorpion Lawrence, 1961