Uroplectes olivaceus

{{Short description|Species of scorpion}}

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| image = Uroplectes olivaceus.jpg

| image_caption = Uroplectes olivaceus with young, Soutpansberg, South Africa

| genus = Uroplectes

| species = olivaceus

| authority = (Pocock, 1896)

}}

Uroplectes olivaceus is a scorpion of the family Buthidae.{{cite web|url=http://www.sntc.org.sz/biodiversity/sdinvertebrates.asp|title=Swaziland's Biodiversity - Invertebrates Checklists|publisher=Swaziland National Trust Commission|accessdate=5 January 2010|location=Swaziland}} The species are 60 mm in length, are black colored, and have fine granulations on their tails.[http://www.scorpions.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=95&Itemid=19 Description] Their venom is not deadly to humans; however, it might cause some swelling.[http://www.ecotravel.co.za/african-wildlife/animals/invertebrates/arachnids/bark-scorpions-genus-uroplectes.htm Treatment]