Dune Scorpion Smeringerus mesaensis

Description

The Dune scorpion Smeringurus mesaensis is one of the largest US scorpions. They are pale like the dunes they live in and graceful in their body lines. Venom is not considered medically significant to humans, but of course each person will react differently. Don’t get stung!

More info. on this species available at REVSYS: SYSTEMATICS OF THE SCORPION FAMILY VAEJOVIDAE

Small to medium specimens, around 1 to 2 inches total length.