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Scorpions, Whipscorpions and VinegaroonsPlease help me identify this bug..
April 5, 2010
Hello,
We have recently relocated to Atlanta, GA. Last weekend we saw a bug in our living room.. It was similar to mini scorpion.. But were are still confused.. We live in Basement apartment. On weekend the weather was very sunny around 86F. My questions are:
a) Is this really a scorpion?
If so, are they common in GA.
b) Are they poisonous? How do they come inside home..? Can they come thru air vents..? am just confused.. Pls help!!
Thanks
Atlanta,GA
Southern Unstriped Scorpion
Dear Atlanta,
This appears to be a Southern Unstriped Scorpion, Vaejovis carolinianus, the only species native to the Appalachian states. According to BugGuide it “Occasionally enters homes and is often found under rocks and other surface objects. This species is not of medical importance” which is information credited to Kari J McWest – http://www.angelfire.com/tx4/scorpiones/. All Scorpions have venom, but the sting of the Southern Unstriped Scorpion is apparently not considered a problem. Since they are tiny creatures, Scorpions may enter homes through small openings.
Southern Unstriped Scorpion
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