A new species of Lanzatus from Somaliland

 

Frantisek Kovarik and Graeme Lowe have recently discovered a new species of Lanzatus Kovarik, 2001 (Buthidae).

Lanzatus huluul Kovarik & Lowe, 2021

Abstract:
The rare Horn of Africa buthid genus Lanzatus Kovařík, 2001 was newly collected in Somaliland in two localities. We describe a new species Lanzatus huluul sp. n. fully illustrated with color photos showing its morphology, habitus, hemispermatophore and collection areas.

Reference:
Kovarik F, Lowe G. Scorpions of the Horn of Africa (Arachnida: Scorpiones). Part XXVII. Lanzatus huluul sp. n. from Somaliland (Buthidae). Euscorpius. 2021(344):1-12. [Open Access]

Family Buthidae