Scorpion envenoming can lead to serious consequences ranging from simple reactions such as redness, itching, and pain to death due to respiratory and circulatory system effects. The mortality rate is between 5.2 and 8.3% in children. Our case is a 5 years old child, who died after scorpion envenoming. In the histopathological examination report obtained after the autopsy performed; Edema, atelectasis, hyaline membranes, haemosiderin-loaded macrophages in large areas in the lungs, acute respiratory distress syndrome compatible appearance.It is known that allergic sensitiveness changes from person to person. Insect allergy is a common but preventable condition. For this reason, it is necessary to increase the awareness of the population and the physicians about the allergic reactions that can develop against insect stings. Considering that insect bites are widespread in our country, the complication of this condition, ARDS, should always be kept in mind and the treatment process should be regulated.Keywords: Scorpion; ARDS; Autopsy; Envenoming; Countries Figure 1: Edema, atelectasis, hyaline membranes, haemosiderinloaded macrophages in large areas in the lungs, acute respiratory distress syndrome (HEX100, HEX200, HEX400).