This is a large scorpion reaching 18 cm total length. Males have a much longer tail than females. Colour is variable from yellowish-brown to dark brown or black, usually with yellow to beige legs.
Full name: Namaqua Rock Scorpion (Hadogenes phyllodes)
Classification: HARMLESS
This is a large scorpion reaching 18 cm total length. Males have a much longer tail than females. Colour is variable from yellowish-brown to dark brown or black, usually with yellow to beige legs.
It is known from the Namaqualand region of South Africa extending eastward past Upington and north into southern Namibia. It may be confused with other flat rock scorpions in the area.
The venom is of little importance to humans with a slight stinging sensation less than a bee sting in pain.
