This arachnid spends the hot daytime hours hidden deep in an underground burrow, and emerges at night to patrol its territory and hunt. It is named for the numerous sensory hairs on its pincers and legs. These hairs detect vibrations caused by both prey and enemies, and tell the scorpion to either attack or retreat.
Desert Hairy Scorpion
Hadrurus hirsutus
Fact File
Where to see them: World of the Insect
Lifespan: More than 5 years
Ecological Role: Predator
Habitat: Desert
Diet: Insects and spiders
