A new species of Vaejovis from mountains in west Mexico

 

Mexico has a very diverse scorpion fauna with many species from different habitats. New species are still being discovered, especially in habitats that may have been isolated for a long time due to geographical barriers. In a recent article, Gerardo A. Contreras-Félix and co-workers have described a new species of Vaejovis C.L. Koch, 1836 (Vaejovidae) from mountains in west Mexico.

Vaejovis tilae Contreras-Felix, del-Pozo & Navarrete-Heredia, 2023

Abstract:
One new species of scorpion is described from the high lands of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt province in the Mexican state of Jalisco; this species inhabit the pine forest of the Sierra de Quila mountain range. It is assigned to the “mexicanus” group and compared with other species geographically closer or morphologically similar, besides biology. The species honors Dr. Tila María Pérez Ortiz for its great career in arachnology.

Reference:
Félix GAC, del-Pozo OG, Navarrete-Heredia JL. A new species of Vaejovis from the mountains of west Mexico (Scorpiones: Vaejovidae). Dugesiana. 2023;30(2):229-45. [Open Access]

Thanks to Oscar Del-Pozo for sending me their article!

Family Vaejovidae