11 March, 2009

New data on Iurus dufoureius asiaticus distribution in Turkey

Ersen Aydin Yagmur and co-workers (2008) has published a paper with new localities for Iurus dufoureius asiaticus in Turkey. The distribution of Iurus in Turkey is also discussed.

Abstract:
Distribution of Iurus dufoureius asiaticus Birula, 1903 in Turkey is shown and new localities for the species are given. Eastern border of I. d. asiaticus’s distribution are redefined and the first records from Southeastern Anatolia Region are given.

Reference:
Yagmur EA, Koc H, Akkaya A. New localities for Iurus dufoureius asiaticus Birula, 1903 (Scorpiones: Iuridae) in Turkey. Turk J Arach. 2008;1(2):154-9.

Thanks to Ersen for sending me the paper!

Family Iuridae

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