Opistophthalmus wahlbergii (Thorell, 1876)
Opistophthalmus wahlbergii (Thorell, 1876)
Picture by paulbesterOpistophthalmus wahlbergii (Kalahari Burrowing Scorpion) from Klein Pella
Opistophthalmus wahlbergii (Kalahari Burrowing Scorpion) from Mata Mata.
Quite a pale specimen with a deformed leg. Mata Mata had the biggest area to look for scorpions in Kgalagadi but the full moon really kept the scorpions away so this was the only scorpion I found in the camp. It was nice enough to let me take photos before it retreated into its burrow.
Picture by paulbesterFemale Opistophthalmus wahlbergii (Kalahari Burrowing Scorpion) from Klein Pella
An abundant species in most of its range. They make some of the deepest burrows of all Opistophthalmus species; mostly sticking to loose, sandy soils in the Kalahari and immediate surroundings.
Male Opistophthalmus wahlbergii (Kalahari Burrowing Scorpion) from Klein Pella
Picture by paulbesterOpistophthalmus wahlbergii (Kalahari Burrowing Scorpion) from Klein Pella
Picture by paulbesterDark colour variation of Opistophthalmus wahlbergii (Kalahari Burrowing Scorpion) from near Grunau, Namibia.
A very dark colour variation of O. wahlbergii that are found around the Grunau region. Usually wahlbergii are tan or lighter shades of brown in colour.
Male Opistophthalmus wahlbergii (Kalahari Burrowing Scorpion) in a serious mood.
Male Opistophthalmus wahlbergii (Kalahari Burrowing Scorpion) from Klein Pella.
A numerous species in most of its range. They make some of the deepest burrows of all Opistophthalmus and stick to soft soils.
Picture by paulbesterOpistophthalmus wahlbergii (Kalahari Burrower) from Kalahari Trails
An abundant species in most of its range. They make some of the deepest burrows of all Opistophthalmus species; mostly sticking to loose, sandy soils in the Kalahari and immediate surroundings.
No Comments