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Scorpion carrying babies on its back. - Centruroides sculpturatus - female
Copyright © 2011 PyratWesly

Scorpion carrying babies on its back. - Centruroides sculpturatus - Female
Goodyear, Arizona, Maricopa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
August 4, 2011
Size: approx. 4-5 inches
These were taken on 08/04/11 at about 9:40 AM. It was lying in landscaping rocks near my house under a trash can. I found her when I moved the can and she then went to find other shelter. For a larger detailed and downloadable view of this image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pyrat_wesly/6013418195/in/photostream

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Scorpion carrying babies on its back. - Centruroides sculpturatus - female Scorpion carrying babies on its back. - Centruroides sculpturatus - female Scorpion carrying babies on its back. - Centruroides sculpturatus - female Scorpion carrying babies on its back. - Centruroides sculpturatus - female
Contributed by PyratWesly on 8 August, 2011 - 6:24pm
Last updated 22 November, 2011 - 9:26pm

Moved
Moved from Scorpions.
… Kari J McWest, 22 November, 2011 - 9:26pm

Moved for expert attention
Moved from ID Request.

Looks as though these images have been overlooked. Maybe they'll get more attention here.

It's a bit belated, but... Welcome to BugGuide!
… Ken Wolgemuth, 28 August, 2011 - 9:00pm

For large detailed and downloadable images:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pyrat_wesly/6013964508/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pyrat_wesly/6013417465/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pyrat_wesly/6013417773/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pyrat_wesly/6013418195/in/photostream/
… PyratWesly, 8 August, 2011 - 6:35pm

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