Utah Outdoors


07.28.2021 Utah Outdoors: Wildlife

Northern Scorpion

Paruroctonus boreus

Member Guide

Posted by: Bryant Shoblom

A Utah native, the sting of this scorpion is mild, but allergic reactions are possible. 

The coyote is common throughout Utah, they are heard more often than they are seen.
A UV flashlight causes a northern scorpion to glow along the Living Room Trail in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Photo Courtesy of: Bryant Shoblom

Northern Scorpion  

Coming soon...

The northern scorpion can be found throughout Utah.

  • Length: Up to 2"

Where to Find Them

The below list of places are great places to possibly see the tarantula hawk.

Useful Links:

The below links contain further information.


Copyright © Forgotten Peak Ventures. All rights reserved.