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Chthonius
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- 1Tiny pseudoscorpion spotted in Bickley Wood leaf litter▼A tiny pseudoscorpion (Chthonius sp.) found in leaf litter at Bickley Wood. These creatures are around 2mm long and ofte
A pseudoscorpion of the genus Chthonius, roughly 2mm long, has been found in leaf litter at Bickley Wood. Naturalists note these tiny arachnids are hard to spot, hunt small invertebrates, and paralyse prey with venom injected through their pincers. They are harmless to humans, and the find is drawing warm interest from wildlife and nature enthusiasts.