In Australia, the name Desert Scorpion commonly refers to the Yellow Desert Scorpion(Urodacus yaschenkoi) of the family Urodacidae. It is a medium‑sized arid‑zone scorpionadapted to desert and semi‑desert habitats. It digs relatively deep burrows to escape heat and desiccation andemerges at nig...
The Black Rock Scorpion (Urodacus manicatus) belongs to the Australian family Urodacidae.A medium‑sized, rock‑dwelling species of south‑eastern Australia, it is noted for its powerful pedipalps and apreference for mechanical subduing of prey, sheltering beneath rocks, logs or in shallow burro...