Beck's Desert Scorpion (Paruroctonus becki)
High on the plateau north of Moab, Utah, this extremely feisty and aggressive little Beck's desert scorpion was found under a shaded rock on a hot summer day at the far northeastern end of its range. I had to consult a professional arachnologist for the correct ID of this species as far too many of these small desert species look very similar.
- Copyright
- Rich Leighton
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- Keywords
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- Contained in galleries
- Scorpions
