Well, this is not an insect

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lamprima2
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Well, this is not an insect

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Found this guy in my backyard. It is about 25 mm long. I guess
this is a California common scorpion (Paruroctonus silvestrii).
Please confirm, or correct me - I know nothing about scorpions.
The location is Encinitas, California.
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