Description
English: Heterometrus cyaneus from Java. Museum specimen
Date 23 January 2015
Author Hectonichus https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Hectonichus
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Scorpionidae_-_Heterometrus_cyaneus.JPG

Heterometrus cyaneus, the Asian Blue Forest Scorpion, is a species of scorpions belonging to the family Scorpionidae. Heterometrus cyaneus can reach a length of 12–15 cm. These scorpions are dark black, with blue reflections. Body is strongly granulated. This species is classified as harmful, as the sting causes moderate to severe pain but without further consequences. This species is native to Borneo, Philippines and Indonesia. It can be found in tropical rainforests and wetland forests, usually under stones or fallen trees. Order: Scorpiones, Family: Scorpionidae, Genus: Heterometrus. Species: Heterometrus cyaneus (C. L. Koch, 1836).
Synonyms:
Buthus cyaneus C. L. Koch, 1836
Buthus defensor C. L. Koch, 1837
Buthus heros C. L. Koch, 1837
Buthus reticulatus C. L. Koch, 1837
Buthus setosus C. L. Koch, 1841
Heterometrus luzonenis Couzijn, 1981
Pandinus indicus Karsch, 1884