Chinese Scorpion entomology The background photo was taken

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly in downtown Philadelphia

These scorpions tend to be skittish and defensive

Papilio pericles is a butterfly of the family Papilionidae

This specimen is encased in a 9x9" frame

Chinese Scorpion entomology The background photo was takenButhus martensii also known at the Chinese Scorpion, Manchurian Scorpion, or the Chinese Golden Scorpion. This species can be found in China, Manchuria, Mongolia, & Japan. This species has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for many centuries to treat various neuronal problems, such as chronic pain, paralysis, apoplexy, and epilepsy. This specimen is encased in a 3x4 frame.