Bug Identifier
Striped Bark Scorpion
Community identification

Striped Bark Scorpion

Centruroides vittatus

Order & Family
Order Scorpiones, Family Buthidae
Size
2.0 to 2.75 inches long
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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.