New data on distribution of Mesobuthus eupeus thersites in Kazakhstan

Tatyana Bragina and Ersen Yagmur have recently published new data on the distribution of the widespread species Mesobuthus eupeus thersites (C. L. Koch, 1939) Buthidae in Central Kazakhstan.

Abstract:
New data on the distribution of Mesobuthus eupeus thersites (C.L. Koch, 1839) (Buthidae) in Central Kazakhstan is presented. It is one of the most northern areas where this species was found in Asia. The species was collected in the south of Kostanay Province in the new protected area, Altyn Dala State Reservat (protected area established in 2012). The map with data of this species' distribution in Kazakhstan and in new areas is given with photographs. 

Reference:
Bragina TM, Yagmur EA. New data on the distribution of Mesobuthus eupeus thersites (C.L. Koch, 1839) (Scorpiones: Buthidae) in Central Kazakhstan. Serket. 2014;14(1):1-5.

Thanks to Dr. Hisham K. El-Hennawy (Editor of the journal Serket) and Ersen Yagmur for both sending me this paper!