: While they get a free ride, they often help their host by eating parasites like mites along the way. The "Book Scorpion" Legend
Pseudoscorpions have a long history with humans, first described by the Greek philosopher . He likely found them wandering through ancient scrolls in libraries.
: A pseudoscorpion will use its powerful pincers to grab onto the leg or wing of a larger insect, like a harlequin beetle , or even hide under the fur of a mouse.
One of the most remarkable parts of their story is how they travel. Because they are often less than half an inch long, crossing a forest floor is like trekking across a continent. To move to better hunting grounds, they engage in —the art of hitchhiking.