Urodacus armatus

Urodacus armatus, also known as the yellow sand scorpion or inland desert scorpion, is a species of scorpion in the Urodacidae family. It is native to Australia. It was first described in 1888 by British zoologist Reginald [Innes Pocock].

Description

The species grows to 30–60 mm in length. Colouring is usually light sandy with dark red leg joints.

Distribution and habitat

The species is found over much of arid inland Australia on a variety of soils.

Behaviour

The scorpions build short burrows and hunt small invertebrates through both active foraging and by ambushing their prey from the branches and foliage of low vegetation.