How does a scorpion hunt a beetle?

It depends on the species of scorpion. There are a great number of scorpion species. read more

They hunt their prey by detecting vibrations through small sensory organs in the tips of their legs and fine sensory hairs on their pedipalps. When a vibration is detected the scorpion lies in wait until the prey is close enough for it to grab with its pincers or pedipalps. read more

Beetles individually may not be nearly as dangerous as a scorpion, but in the masses beetles can be very harmful to the environment. As for beetles individually, some species of beetle such as the American oil beetle or blister beetle both secrete chemicals that irritate the skin. read more

Scorpions hunt their prey by either ambushing or actively going after them. Once it locates a prey, the scorpion captures it with the pincers. The scorpion then stings its prey to subdue it. read more