Female harlequin beetle riding pseudoscorpion (Cordylochernes scorpioides) with a brood of birthing nymphs. Pseudoscorpions are viviparous, with the embryos developing in an external brood sac overlying the mother_s genital aperture. After birth, nymphs remain with their mother for 2‐3 days until they are fully sclerotized. Photo reproduced by permission of Jeanne Zeh.

Abstract

Female harlequin beetle riding pseudoscorpion (<i>Cordylochernes scorpioides</i>) with a brood of birthing nymphs. Pseudoscorpions are viviparous, with the embryos developing in an external brood sac overlying the mother_s genital aperture. After birth, nymphs remain with their mother for 2‐3 days until they are fully sclerotized. Photo reproduced by permission of Jeanne Zeh.