First record of Androctonus australis from Jordan

Androctonus australis is now confirmed for Jordan in recent article.

Michael Seiter and Carlos Turiel have recently published a short note presenting the first record of Androctonus australis (Linneaus, 1758) (Buthidae) from Jordan.

Abstract:
This study reports the first record of Androctonus australis (Linnaeus, 1758) from Jordan. The species is herein recorded from near Al Zarqa‘ city, Al Zarqa‘ province. Body measurements and comparison with similar Androctonus Ehrenberg, 1828 species in this area are provided.

Reference:
Seiter M, Turiel C. First record of Androctonus australis (Linnaeus, 1758) from Jordan (Scorpiones: Buthidae). Revista Iberica de Arachnologia. 2013 (23):95-8.

Thanks to Carlos Turiel for sending me this article!