A review of the scorpion predators and the introduction of<i>Scarites Subterraneus</i>, as a new predatory of them in Iran

Dehghani, Rouhullah; Valizade, Rohollah; Mahmoodi, Samira

doi:10.5958/0974-4576.2016.00052.9

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“…According to reports from the World Health Organization and some studies, the same result was reported ( 15 , 29 , 30 ). While in some other studies unlike our results scorpion stings in females were more than in males ( 22 , 31 , 32 ).…”

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Epidemiological Characteristics of Scorpionism in West Azerbaijan Province, Northwest of Iran

Firooziyan

Sadaghianifar

Rafinejad

et al. 2020

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Background: There are four medically important scorpion species (Mesobuthus eupeus, Mesobuthus caucasicus, Androctonus crassicauda and Hottentotta saulcyi) in the West Azerbaijan Province, northwestern Iran. scorpionism is considered as a health problem in this region, because there is no information about scorpion envenomation, this study was designed to study epidemiological characteristics of scorpionism to optimize prevention and treatment of scorpion sting in northwest of Iran. Methods: All the data from epidemiological surveys completed in West Azerbaijan hospitals over four years (2014– 2017) for scorpion victims were collected. This information includes the number of victims, sex, age, signs and symptoms, site of sting, body parts of victims, history of previous sting, the condition of the patient in terms of recovery and death, and the time to receive anti venom, all data were analyzed by the Excel software. Results: A total of 2718 cases of scorpionism were reported from March 2014 to March 2017 in the study area. The most cases occur in both sexes in the age groups of 25 to 34 years old. In urban areas 40.3% of people and in rural areas 59.7% of them have suffered. The Poldasht and Chaldoran cities, had the most and least incidence respectively. Conclusion: In this study, the high risk areas in the case of scorpion stings were identified. Results of this study can be used to design preventive programs to educate more people about dangerous areas to prevent scorpion sting and even death.

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Epidemiological Characteristics of Scorpionism in West Azerbaijan Province, Northwest of Iran

Firooziyan

Sadaghianifar

Rafinejad

et al. 2020

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“…Solpugids are considered predator arthropods that easily feed on different animals including scorpions and these two animals usually live in common habitats and considering the point that these animals can enter the house in the urban fringe areas and rural areas, they may cause panic and discomfort or probably bite the people [37,38]. Solpugids sometimes become aggressive and produce sounds.…”

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A preliminary study on fauna of medical important solpugid (Chelicerata: Arachnida: Solifugae) in Kashan City, Central Iran.

Dehghani¹,

Kassiri²,

Mazaheri-Tehrani³

et al. 2019

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Solpugids are an order of hunter arthropods. They do not have poison glands or sting, but they can hunt animals larger than themselves using their powerful and large chelicerae. Due to their aggressive behavior and scary look, solpugids cause fear and horror in humans. Given the importance of solpugids in terms of causing fear, discomfort and the possibility of infection in case of biting, determining its species was noted in Kashan. This study was a descriptive research. Sixty five specimens of solpugids collected from homes and dormitories in Kashan City by hand-collecting method and were transferred to laboratory. All specimens had been collected from public and commuting places. The collected solpugids were preserved in 70% ethanol and were identified using special and valid keys under stereomicroscope in the laboratory. It was shown that at least 3 species of solpugids from Rhagodidae, Galeodidae and Gylippidae families exist in Kashan. Among 65 solpugids collected, 51% were identified Galeodes caspius, 41.5% Gylippus lamelliger and 7.5% Rhagodes melanochaetus. At least 3 species of solpugids live in 3 families in Kashan that sometimes penetrate the houses and dormitories. Thus, it is recommended that citizens be trained about the importance of these animals in ecosystem and that they know that these animals are not toxic.

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“…It seems that different factors in different societies cause the occurrence of the poisoning; therefore, in each society according to the cultural, social, and economic characteristics, proper solution for reducing or preventing the stings must be given. The results of the study showed that this arthropod, as a predaceous, selected its living place in way that providing the food during the population growth seasons would be possible (62)(63)(64)(65). According to the climate type, the activity place of these ants are selected in a way that could keep them away from light and severe climate effects (66).…”

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Introducing of a New Sting Agent of Velvet Ant Dentilla sp. (Hymenoptera: Mutillidae) in Kashan, Centerl of Iran (2014 - 2015)

Dehghani

Kassiri

Gharali³

et al. 2018

Arch Clin Infect Dis

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Background: Velvet ants (Mutillid wasps) are among the venomous and stinging insects, which their existence has been reported from different areas of Iran.Objectives: Since no study has been done so far in Iran in regards to their sting, their clinical complications and their sting are studied for the first time in Kashan. Methods:In this descriptive cross-sectional study that was performed during 2014 -2015, 49 individuals stung by velvet ants in the residential areas in Kashan were assessed. Identification of the sting agent was according to the morphologic specifications of the collected samples of the insect in the houses of the injured. Sting complications in the individuals were studied according to the clinical manifestation and the time of the sting, which was from June to September. Results:In this study, the sting agent was identified as velvet ants, Dentilla genus. Most sting cases were in the age group of 11 -20 years with 30.5% and the lowest belonged to the age groups of 31 -40 and 41 -50 years. The first sign of the sting was a severe and sharp pain. The highest percentage of redness in the individuals was 47% in the first day, and the lowest belonged to four or five days after the sting with 2%. Intense itching was one of the main symptoms of velvet ant stings. In the final stages of pain and itching, hemolysis and bruise signs were observed as brown spots.Conclusions: Velvet ant stings have not been reported so far from Kashan. Due to the high cases of stinging in the women carpet weaving workshops, their sitting rooms, and bed rooms, it can be concluded that this arthropod is a domestic pest. Therefore, control and prevention of its potential damages must be programmed accordingly.

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A review of the scorpion predators and the introduction ofScarites Subterraneus, as a new predatory of them in Iran

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Epidemiological Characteristics of Scorpionism in West Azerbaijan Province, Northwest of Iran

Epidemiological Characteristics of Scorpionism in West Azerbaijan Province, Northwest of Iran

A preliminary study on fauna of medical important solpugid (Chelicerata: Arachnida: Solifugae) in Kashan City, Central Iran.

Introducing of a New Sting Agent of Velvet Ant Dentilla sp. (Hymenoptera: Mutillidae) in Kashan, Centerl of Iran (2014 - 2015)

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