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The Indian red scorpion (Hottentotta tamulus), one of India’s most venomous species, was spotted glowing blue-green under ultraviolet light in Nashik district. Captured by scientist Rajesh Sanap, the sighting highlights the scorpion’s natural fluorescence caused by compounds in its exoskeleton. (Pics/Rajesh Sanap)

Updated 3 days ago

The Indian red scorpion (Hottentotta tamulus) was captured glowing in a brilliant blue-green color under ultraviolet (UV) light (Pic/Rajesh Sanap)

Haze was visible over several areas of Mumbai on Sunday, even though the overall air quality remained in the satisfactory category. Pics/Ashish Raje

Updated 8 days ago

The Indian red scorpion (Hottentotta tamulus) was captured glowing in a brilliant blue-green color under ultraviolet (UV) light (Pic/Rajesh Sanap)
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