10 most terrifying insects in the world (With Pictures)

6. Heterometrus

Heterometrus, also known as giant forest scorpions, is a genus of scorpion belonging to the family Scorpionidae. It is distributed widely across tropical and subtropical southeastern Asia, including Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, as well as India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and China. It is notable for containing some of the largest living species of scorpions. It’s sting causes local pain, inflammation, oedema, swelling and redness of the skin, lasting for hours to a few days.