3 Types of Scorpions in Idaho
3 types of scorpions have a verified observation record in Idaho. The most frequently recorded are Black Hairy Scorpion, Northern Scorpion and Yellow Devil Scorpion. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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3 types of scorpions have a verified observation record in Idaho. The most frequently recorded are Black Hairy Scorpion, Northern Scorpion and Yellow Devil Scorpion. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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Real sighting data, source iNaturalist
190 verified observations on iNaturalist of scorpion have been recorded in Idaho, most often in May, June, August.
When scorpion are recorded in Idaho
Verified species, source iNaturalist
3 types of scorpions recorded in Idaho
3 scorpion species have a verified observation record in Idaho, each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.
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Yellow Devil Scorpion
Paravaejovis confusus
21 records
Plus 1 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
The Black Hairy Scorpion (Hadrurus spadix) is the most commonly recorded, with 88 verified observations, about 51% of all scorpions reported in Idaho. If you spot a scorpion here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Idaho also hosts less common scorpions such as Black Hairy Scorpion, Northern Scorpion and Yellow Devil Scorpion, each recorded fewer than 100 times. These are the species worth a second look when you are out, since a sighting is more notable.