Paruroctonus boreus, commonly known as the northern scorpion, is a species of scorpion in the family Vaejovidae. It is the northernmost species of scorpion, the only scorpion found in Canada, and one of the scorpions with the broadest distribution over North America.
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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
- Paruroctonus silvestrii — considered venomous
- Chihuahuanus coahuilae — considered venomous
- Paruroctonus shulovi — considered venomous
- Paruroctonus becki — considered venomous
- Paravaejovis spinigerus — considered venomous
- Smeringurus vachoni — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Scorpiones
- Family
- Vaejovidae
- Genus
- Paruroctonus
- Species
- Paruroctonus boreus
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