Striped Bark Scorpion Centruroides vittatus

Spot a scorpion in the American Midwest or northern Mexico and you've almost certainly found this one. The striped bark scorpion is the most frequently encountered scorpion in the entire U.S., making it your most likely backyard surprise. It favors bark and woody areas, which explains its perfectly fitting name. If you're going to share space with a scorpion, this is the species you're statistically most likely to meet.