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| VenomousDragon | May 24 2015, 08:31 AM Post #571 |
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Orthoptera can also produce some pretty badass insects. |
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| Cojimar 1945 | Jun 18 2015, 06:40 AM Post #572 |
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Scorpions might have an advantage at similar sizes in that they can grip their opponnents with their pinchers and position them in ways that are advantageous. In a scorpion vs centipede video the scorpion was able to grab the centipede around the head and keep the centipedes jaws at a fair distance. |
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| Cojimar 1945 | Jun 19 2015, 12:05 PM Post #573 |
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However, one disadvantage with mantises is they seem to be less durable than scorpions and beetles. This could be a factor in their losses to giant hornets. Beetles and certain scorpions seem better protected. |
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| Ceratodromeus | Feb 15 2017, 08:44 AM Post #574 |
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Didn't know where else to put this |
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| thegrackle | Feb 16 2017, 05:38 AM Post #575 |
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I'm an idiot, and accidentally voted spider. I think centipede takes this. They are large, have impressive weapons, and are durable. I've seen people freak out and step on redheaded centipedes (Scolopendra heros). Afterward, they just scurry away without much injury. I imagine a Scolopendra giganitea would take a lot of invertebrates and vertebrates their own size. That's my opinion for now. If someone one has a really good argument for any of the other contenders, I could change my mind. |
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| Finderskeepers | Feb 16 2017, 08:42 AM Post #576 |
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That's a ridiculous matchup the scorpion massively outweighs the centipede. |
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| Ceratodromeus | Feb 16 2017, 09:16 AM Post #577 |
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Didn't post it to try and prove any point whatsoever, so |
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| Grimace | Feb 16 2017, 10:48 AM Post #578 |
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I'd rate jumping spiders the highest probably, at parity. Little guys are insane hunters. |
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| SquamataOrthoptera | Feb 16 2017, 10:50 AM Post #579 |
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At parity without venom? I would bet on the Centipede out of thoes 4 contenders. Though is this thread just about them? Or are we allowed to bring in other contenders? Without venom, predatory Beetles and Vinegaroons would be top contenders. Species like the Armoured Katydid are also fairly formidable. But between these 4, I would say the Centipede overall. |
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| Wyvax | Feb 16 2017, 12:14 PM Post #580 |
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Yeah centipedes are kind of insane, no doubt about it. Though a scorpion or mantis could best one given even footing and size. It is sad that the other arachnids like whip spiders, vinegaroons and sun spiders aren't well known they're crazy like something out of sci fi and have some unique fighting abilities. |
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| SquamataOrthoptera | Feb 16 2017, 12:18 PM Post #581 |
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Camel Spiders tend to do well against Scorpions, but im not sure how well they do against other Insects. |
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| Black Ice | Feb 16 2017, 12:47 PM Post #582 |
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I put those 4 in the title because they're obviously the most famous. If I put everything in here it'd be too many to keep track of. On a different note if ants got as big as any of these I'd say they're #1. Bulldog ants are fuggin savage even solo |
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| Wyvax | Feb 16 2017, 12:56 PM Post #583 |
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Apparently certain pseudoscorpions in the Atemnidae family hunt cooperatively for larger prey. That's very impressive. |
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| SquamataOrthoptera | Feb 16 2017, 10:28 PM Post #584 |
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Alright that makes sence. Anyway, as I have already said, I bet on the Centipede out of these 4. This Katydid would be a absolute monster for the vast majority of Insects without venom at parity.
Edited by SquamataOrthoptera, Feb 17 2017, 01:56 PM.
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| Creeper | Feb 21 2017, 10:26 AM Post #585 |
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Out of all the inverts that I have raised I don't think any of them would be a serious contender against the Scolopendra subspinipes. Having said that, the Mastigoproctus giganteus is a beast of an invert, despite the lack of venom, the pedipalps are very OP, crushing feeder bugs to pulp.
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