2 Types of Scorpions in Georgia

2 types of scorpions have a verified observation record in Georgia. The most frequently recorded are Southern Devil Scorpion and Hentz Striped Scorpion. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.

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2 types of scorpions have a verified observation record in Georgia. The most frequently recorded are Southern Devil Scorpion and Hentz Striped Scorpion. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.

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Real sighting data, source iNaturalist

1,070 verified observations on iNaturalist of scorpion have been recorded in Georgia, most often in September, May, June.

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Verified species, source iNaturalist

2 types of scorpions recorded in Georgia

2 scorpion species have a verified observation record in Georgia, each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.

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    Southern Devil Scorpion

    Vaejovis carolinianus

    881 records
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    Hentz Striped Scorpion

    Centruroides hentzi

    171 records

Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.

The Southern Devil Scorpion (Vaejovis carolinianus) is the most commonly recorded, with 881 verified observations, about 84% of all scorpions reported in Georgia. If you spot a scorpion here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.