Paruroctonus utahensis is a species of scorpion, commonly referred to as the eastern sand scorpion. It has a range from Utah (which is where the species epithet comes from) to Chihuahua, Mexico. It feeds on many types of arthropods, with one of its most important prey items being Ammobaenetes phrixocnemoides.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Considered venomous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole order. All scorpions sting; most are medically minor Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Smeringurus mesaensis — considered venomous
- Paruroctonus becki — considered venomous
- Androctonus amoreuxi — venomous
- Uroplectes pilosus — venomous
- Compsobuthus arabicus — venomous
- Paruroctonus shulovi — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Scorpiones
- Family
- Vaejovidae
- Genus
- Paruroctonus
- Species
- Paruroctonus utahensis
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