14 Types of Scorpions in Nevada
14 types of scorpions have a verified observation record in Nevada. The most frequently recorded are Beck's Desert Scorpion, Yellow Devil Scorpion and Northern Scorpion. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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14 types of scorpions have a verified observation record in Nevada. The most frequently recorded are Beck's Desert Scorpion, Yellow Devil Scorpion and Northern Scorpion. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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Real sighting data, source iNaturalist
3,691 verified observations on iNaturalist of scorpion have been recorded in Nevada, most often in June, September, August.
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Verified species, source iNaturalist
14 types of scorpions recorded in Nevada
14 scorpion species have a verified observation record in Nevada, each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.
1 of the 14 shown is endemic to Nevada, found here and effectively nowhere else.
- No openly licensed photo yet1
Beck's Desert Scorpion
Paruroctonus becki
601 records - No openly licensed photo yet2
Yellow Devil Scorpion
Paravaejovis confusus
442 records - No openly licensed photo yet3
- No openly licensed photo yet4
Paruroctonus shulovi
Paruroctonus shulovi
302 records - No openly licensed photo yet5
- No openly licensed photo yet6
- No openly licensed photo yet7
Mojave Dunes Scorpion
Paruroctonus arenicola
213 recordsEndemic - No openly licensed photo yet8
- No openly licensed photo yet9
Eastern Swollenstinger Scorpion
Anuroctonus phaiodactylus
104 records - No openly licensed photo yet10
Smeringurus vachoni
Smeringurus vachoni
89 records - No openly licensed photo yet11
- No openly licensed photo yet12
Stahnkeus deserticola
Stahnkeus deserticola
18 records
Also recorded in Nevada
| # | Species | Scientific name | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Serradigitus wupatkiensisSerradigitus wupatkiensis | Serradigitus wupatkiensis | 17 |
| 14 | Superstition Mountains ScorpionSuperstitionia donensis | Superstitionia donensis | 15 |
Plus 3 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
The Beck's Desert Scorpion (Paruroctonus becki) is the most commonly recorded, with 601 verified observations, about 20% of all scorpions reported in Nevada. If you spot a scorpion here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Nevada also hosts less common scorpions such as Smeringurus vachoni, Dune Scorpion and Stahnkeus deserticola, each recorded fewer than 100 times. These are the species worth a second look when you are out, since a sighting is more notable.
Mojave Dunes Scorpion is endemic to Nevada, meaning it is found here and effectively nowhere else. Those are the sightings worth reporting.