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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Chelicerates (Chelicerata) » Arachnids (Arachnida) » Scorpions (Scorpiones) » Vaejovidae » Smeringurus » Giant Sand Scorpion (Smeringurus mesaensis)
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Scorpion - Smeringurus mesaensis
Copyright © 2016 Timothy Boomer

Scorpion - Smeringurus mesaensis
Death Valley National Park, near Mesquite Flat Dunes, Inyo County, California, USA
October 27, 2016
Size: ~2in (including tail)

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Contributed by Timothy Boomer on 16 November, 2016 - 11:25pm
Last updated 26 November, 2016 - 2:14pm

Random setae on metasoma
There are a few Paruroctonus scorpions that look similar to Smeringurus mesaensis. The easiest and most visible character is prominent in these photos, the numerous setae or hairs that are randomly placed on the backside of the metasoma or tail. Paruroctonus has ordered pairs along the ridges.
… Kari J McWest, 26 November, 2016 - 2:19pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you
so much for the ID and helpful information. Is there a good scorpion field guide for California or west coast states that you can recommend?
… Timothy Boomer, 28 November, 2016 - 11:46pm login or register to post comments

 
In the works
A colleague and I are working on just that! Likely available within two years.
… Kari J McWest, 28 November, 2016 - 11:54pm login or register to post comments

 
Sweet!
I'll look forward to it. Thanks again for your help!
… Timothy Boomer, 29 November, 2016 - 9:52am login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Scorpions.
… Kari J McWest, 26 November, 2016 - 2:14pm login or register to post comments

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