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Euscorpius flavicaudis

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Euscorpius flavicaudis is a small scorpion in the family Euscorpiidae, commonly known as the European yellow-tailed scorpion. It is native to parts of southern Europe and has also established an introduced population around Sheerness in Kent, England, where it has survived in a localized urban environment. The species is generally regarded as medically mild to humans, although, like other scorpions, it uses venom to subdue prey and defend itself.

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What is the current name for Euscorpius flavicaudis?

Euscorpius flavicaudis is widely treated in newer references as Tetratrichobothrius flavicaudis, while the older name remains common in literature. It is also known as the European yellow-tailed scorpion. [Geoscorps](https://www.geoscorps.co.uk/scorpions/tetratrichobothrius-flavicaudis)

Where is the European yellow-tailed scorpion native?

Its native range includes southern Europe and parts of northwest Africa. It also has an established introduced population at Sheerness Dockyard on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, England. [Animal Diversity Web](https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Euscorpius_flavicaudis/)

How did this scorpion become established in Kent?

The Kent population is thought to have arrived in imported Italian masonry during the early 19th century. A 2013 estimate put the Sheerness colony at around 10,000 to 15,000 individuals. [European yellow-tailed scorpion overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetratrichobothrius_flavicaudis)

How can I recognize Euscorpius flavicaudis?

It is a small dark scorpion with yellow-brown legs and a yellow-brown tail, which explains the common name. It has relatively strong claws and a short, thin tail compared with many larger scorpion species. [Animal Diversity Web](https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Euscorpius_flavicaudis/)

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