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Northern Scorpion

Paruroctonus boreus

Photo by Jellis
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Species ID Suggestions

Scorpion

Possible emperor scorpion
JacobSolis
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Northern scorpion

Paruroctonus boreus

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KariMcWest
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Northern Scorpion

Vejovis boreus

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DespinaTsafetopoulou
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Comments (3)
KariMcWest
Janet, just as I thought, it is Paruroctonus boreus, very common throughout Washington. =)
Jellis
Sorry Jacob, this was not spotted in Africa. Despina yours looks good but waiting on confirmation.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2013

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