
Community identification
Striped Bark Scorpion
Centruroides vittatus
- Order & Family
- Order Scorpiones, Family Buthidae
- Size
- 2.0 to 2.75 inches long
Natural Habitat
Arid and semi-arid regions, commonly found under rocks, logs, and frequently entering human homes.
Diet & Feeding
Carnivorous predator consuming insects, spiders, and other scorpions.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal ambush predator that climbs walls well and fluoresces bright blue-green under UV light.
Risks & Benefits
Delivers a painful sting with venom that causes localized severe pain, numbness, and swelling, though rarely fatal to healthy humans.