Chinese Scorpion entomology Gaeana festiva is a species

Gaeana festiva is a species of cicada that's native to East Asia

These scorpions tend to be skittish and defensive

Papilio pericles is a butterfly of the family Papilionidae

Acherontia atropos is commonly found in southern parts of Europe and throughout much of Africa

The background photo was taken by MyMy Butterfly in downtown Philadelphia

Chinese Scorpion entomology Gaeana festiva is a speciesButhus 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.