Weird Pests in Malaysia & Their Uncanny Abilities (Part 2 of 2)

(iv) Whip Scorpion

This stingless scorpion is “equipped” with a whiplike tail that can whip its prey to death.  Nah!  The actuality is that, if you are too close to this bug, it will emit acidic and unbelievably stinky chemical at you!  Perhaps a distant relative of skunk?  Whip Scorpion is a professional roach killer and it is good at controlling the population of cockroaches.  Maybe it is a good idea to keep some Whip Scorpions as pets to help you get rid of those nasty roaches in your home.

(v) Violin Beetle

Beware … This ain’t a romantic violin player that you can find in an opera house, and, do not be fooled by its amusing looks.  When disturbed, it will spray a harmful fluid at you causing damage to your eyes and hands!


(vi) Stick Insect

The name says it all.  This kind of insect looks like a twig and it can camouflage itself as the shoot of a plant!  Stick insects come in different shapes and sizes, and are commonly found in Sabah.  The female Stick Insect can produce offspring without going through copulation with the male.

Reference:  http://www.mysabah.com/wordpress/10-weirdest-bugs-of-borneo/

 

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