“In the pond, fresh-water shrimp and scorpion beetles devour the unhappy wayfarer, and their nearest kin, with equal gustative relish.”

“We decide on a scorpion fish, a rich ruby red, its spiky fins laid harmlessly by its side, its wide round eye staring up at us dolefully.”

“The male scorpion fly possesses what is called a notal organ, a clamp behind its wings.”

“However in some lacewings the head may also appear to be extended, though never to the extent of a scorpionfly.”

“Despite their foreboding appearance, whip scorpions are harmless to humans.”

“The false scorpions are small, brownish arachnids with large pincer-like pedipalps and flattened body.”

“A gaff is also good for beating off wayward locals, snakes, centipedes, scorpions, dogs etc.”