What is a scorpion?
Scorpions are nuisance pests that are closely related to spiders, mites and ticks. There are about 1,200 scorpion species in the world and 70 species in the United States. Of these, the most dangerous species is the Arizona Bark Scorpion, which is found in the American southwest and in Northern Mexico.
Scorpion Identification
Color:Varies in shade from yellowish brown to tan
Size:2-4” (20-100 mm)
Legs:4 pairs of legs and a pair of pinchers
Antennae:No
Shape:4 pairs of legs and a pair of pinchers
Region:Arid southwest and southern part of the United States
What do scorpions look like?
This nuisance pest comes in a variety of shades of yellowish brown and tan. They have segmented bodies with a long tail with a stinger at the end, 4 pairs of legs and a pair of pinchers.