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Pseudoscorpions

Order Pseudoscorpiones

Pseudoscorpiones

Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota


Description: 1/5 inch long. Reddish-brown, tick-like with two large "pinchers". They move crab-like.

Where/When: Found in leaf litter and similar moist areas outdoors. They can enter buildings and be found anywhere indoors. Commonly seen in spring and summer.

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