2 Types of Scorpions in Louisiana

2 types of scorpions have a verified observation record in Louisiana. The most frequently recorded are Striped Bark Scorpion and Southern Devil 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 Louisiana. The most frequently recorded are Striped Bark Scorpion and Southern 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

195 verified observations on iNaturalist of scorpion have been recorded in Louisiana, most often in April, August, May.

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Verified species, source iNaturalist

2 types of scorpions recorded in Louisiana

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

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    Striped Bark Scorpion

    Centruroides vittatus

    174 records
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    Southern Devil Scorpion

    Vaejovis carolinianus

    10 records

Plus 1 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.

The Striped Bark Scorpion (Centruroides vittatus) is the most commonly recorded, with 174 verified observations, about 95% of all scorpions reported in Louisiana. If you spot a scorpion here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.