Pallid Bat and Scorpion (IMAGE) University of California - Riverside Caption This photo shows a pallid bat about to strike a giant desert hairy scorpion, which is larger than the Arizona bark scorpion used in the UC Riverside study. Credit Anand Varma Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to Anand Varma. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.