False Scorpion Today

: While they get a free ride, they often help their host by eating parasites like mites along the way. The "Book Scorpion" Legend

: A pseudoscorpion will use its powerful pincers to grab onto the leg or wing of a larger insect, like a harlequin beetle , or even hide under the fur of a mouse. false scorpion

One of the most remarkable parts of their story is how they travel. Because they are often less than half an inch long, crossing a forest floor is like trekking across a continent. To move to better hunting grounds, they engage in —the art of hitchhiking. : While they get a free ride, they

: They hold on tight as their host takes flight, sometimes even riding in groups. This allows them to find new homes, such as decaying logs, which would be impossible to reach on their own. Because they are often less than half an