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Opistophthalmus granifrons (Pocock, 1896)

Opistophthalmus granifrons (Pocock, 1896)

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Opistophthalmus granifrons (Rough Fronted Burrowing Scorpion) from Springbok

A rather common species found throughout the Namaqualand. They construct burrows in open areas of consolidated sandy soil.

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Opistophthalmus granifrons (Rough Fronted Burrowing Scorpion) from Springbok

A rather common species found throughout the Namaqualand. They construct burrows in open areas of consolidated sandy soil.

granifrons f.jpgPicture by paulbester

Opistophthalmus granifrons from Springbok.

A rather common species found throughout the Namaqualand. They construct burrows in open areas of consolidated sandy soil and when nighttime conditions are right they are easy to spot with UV light when they venture further away from their burrows for food or mating.

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Male Opistophthalmus granifrons (Rough-Fronted Burrowing Scorpion) from Vanrhynsdorp

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Male Opistophthalmus granifrons (Rough-Fronted Burrowing Scorpion) from Goegap Nature Reserve

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Opistophthalmus granifrons (Rough Fronted Burrowing Scorpion) from Nuwerus