The Indian red scorpion (Hottentotta tamulus) was captured glowing in a brilliant blue-green color under ultraviolet (UV) light (Pic/Rajesh Sanap)
The scorpion was sighted outside the protected area in on the descending slope of a small hillock at Nashik
Pictures of the Indian red scorpion were captured by Rajesh Sanap, a scientist at the Thackeray Wildlife Foundation, revealing how the scorpion’s otherwise ordinary brownish appearance transforms into a luminous spectacle when exposed to UV rays
Certain compounds present in the scorpion’s exoskeleton (outer body layer) react to ultraviolet light, producing fluorescence, making it a biological reaction
Wildlife expert Rajesh Sanap also noted that while scorpion sightings are fairly common, they are difficult to detect with the naked eye and are more easily observed using a UV torch
The Indian red scorpion is one of the most venomous scorpion species in India, and this particular creature was spotted on Wednesday in the Nashik district
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