Smeringurus mesaensis, also known as the dune scorpion or giant sand scorpion, is a species of scorpion in the family Vaejovidae. It is common in the deserts of the southwestern United States.
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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 utahensis — considered venomous
- Paruroctonus becki — considered venomous
- Uroplectes pilosus — venomous
- Apistobuthus pterygocercus — venomous
- Hadrurus arizonensis — considered venomous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Scorpiones
- Family
- Vaejovidae
- Genus
- Smeringurus
- Species
- Smeringurus mesaensis
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