News Animals The first known scorpion to live with ants carries mini hitchhikers Pseudoscorpions may use the scorpion’s relationship with ants to their advantage A pseudoscorpion (Nannowithius wahrmani) hitches a ride on the back of a scorpion (Birulatus israelensis), possibly to infiltrate and feed on other tiny animals within ant nests. S. Aharon Share this:EmailFacebookTwitterPinterestPocketRedditPrint By Jake Buehler February 8, 2024 at 10:00 am In the middle of an April night in Israel’s Jordan Valley, Yoram Zvik sweeps a UV light over the dark ground near throngs of marching ants.