Scorpions prey on a large variety of other invertebrates and even on some small vertebrates. Camel spiders (Solifugae) is another fierce arachnid predator inhabiting the same habitats as many scorpions. These two arachnids probably prey on each other when they have the opportunity.
Noureddine Benali and co-workers recently published a case of natural predation on a solifugid by Buthus apiatus Lourenço, El Bouhissi & Sadine, 2020 (Buthidae) in North-western Algeria.
Abstract:
During nighttime in Aïn Deheb, Tiaret region (North-western Algeria). An adult female of the buthid scorpion Buthus apiatus Lourenço, El Bouhiss i& Sadine, 2020 was observed feeding on an adult Galeodessp.Such observation can contribute to the knowledge of the trophic ecology ofthis scorpion species.
Reference:
Benali N, Elkahar FMA, Boukhors AH. Natural case of predation on Camel spider (Arachnida: Solifugae) by the scorpion Buthus apiatus Lourenço, El Bouhissi & Sadine, 2020 (Arachnida: Scorpiones) in Tiaret, North-western Algeria. Revista Iberica de Arachnologia. 2024(45):159-60. [Open Access provided by author]
Thanks to Noureddine for sharing this article with me!
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