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Mesobuthus eupeus

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Mesobuthus eupeus is a scorpion in the family Buthidae, commonly called the lesser Asian scorpion. C. L. Koch described the species in 1839.

Its range extends across the Middle East and Central Asia, making it a geographically broad member of the genus Mesobuthus. The name is used for an extant Asian scorpion species with a distribution spanning several regions rather than a single country.

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What does the lesser Asian scorpion look like?

Mesobuthus eupeus is a polymorphic scorpion in the family Buthidae, commonly called the lesser Asian scorpion or mottled scorpion. Its color ranges from yellow to yellowish brown, often with darker longitudinal markings on the back.

Who described Mesobuthus eupeus and where is it found?

C. L. Koch described the species in 1839. Its broad range extends across parts of the Middle East and Central Asia, making it one of the more widely distributed Mesobuthus scorpions.

Is Mesobuthus eupeus venomous?

Yes, it is venomous, and reported sting effects include intense local pain, burning, swelling, numbness and itching. It is often described as less medically dangerous than some other buthid scorpions, but it should not be treated as harmless.

Why can Mesobuthus eupeus be difficult to identify by appearance?

The species is highly variable in color and markings across its range, and its taxonomy has included several regional forms and subspecies. Researchers have revised some of those forms, so a location and detailed morphology matter more than a single color pattern.

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