22 July, 2024

A new species of Vaejovis from Mexico

 


Gerardo A. Contreras Félix and José L. Navarrete Heredia have recently published a description of a new spcies of Vaejovis C.L. Koch, 1836 (Vaejovidae) from Michoacan in Mexico.

Vaejovis castanoae Contreras-Felix & Navarrete Heredia, 2024

Abstract:
A new species of Vaejovis is described for Michoacan, Mexico belonging to the nigrescens/nitidulus group, the less diverse group of species from the genus. This species has a preference for synanthropic environments and inhabits rock walls within the city limits. Additionally, the pictures of the hemispermatophore are presented and characters are named according to new terminology. This species is named honoring Dr. Gabriela Castaño Meneses for her great contributions to arthropods research in Mexico and the world.

Reference:
Félix GAC, Heredia JLN. Hidden in the cracks, a new species of Scorpion from Michoacan, Mexico (Scorpiones: Vaejovidae). Dugesiana. 2024;31(2):159-73. [Open Access]

Thanks to Gerard Dupre for sending me this article!

Family Vaejovidae

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