Zoogeographical Analysis of the Egyptian Scorpion Fauna

Abstract

The geographical distribution and diversity of the scorpion fauna of Egypt was examined based on a large collection covering most of the country and in view of recent revisionary systematics. Six ecologically distinct zoogeographical regions are targeted in a collection scheme. The ecological and historical biogeography of the present-day distribution of the scorpion fauna of Egypt is discussed.

Survey and Morphological Studies on Scorpions Inhabiting New Valley Governorate, Egypt

“…Also, he found the same species at different locations in Egypt which included: Marsa Matruh, El-Dabaa, Wadi El-Natron, Wadi El Rayan, Bahariya, Faiyum, Wadi El Ranga, Bir Abraq, Abu Saafa, Abu Ramad. On the other side, Saleh et al (2017) In the present study some morphometric parameters were measured for the recorded scorpion species. Comparing the present results of the species Leiurus quinquestriatus with those measured by Lourenço et al (2006) for one male collected from Omdurman, Sudan, it could be concluded that nearly all studied morphometric parameters are the same as that measured by the above authors, where he recorded that total length = 6.…”

“…Also, he found the same species at different locations in Egypt which included: Siwa and Bahrain. On the other side, Saleh et al (2017) found Orthochirus innesi in the Western Mediterranean coastal desert; Western inland desert; Delta and Eastern inland desert. Badry et al (2017) recorded Buthacus leptochelys (Ehrenberg, After El-Hennawy, 1987After El-Hennawy, 1987 1828) in the New Valley at Farafra, Kharga.…”

“…On the other side, Saleh et al (2017) found Orthochirus innesi in the Western Mediterranean coastal desert; Western inland desert; Delta and Eastern inland desert. Badry et al (2017) recorded Buthacus leptochelys (Ehrenberg, After El-Hennawy, 1987After El-Hennawy, 1987 1828) in the New Valley at Farafra, Kharga. Also, he found the same species at different locations in Egypt which included: Marsa Matruh, El-Dabaa, Wadi El-Natron, Wadi El Rayan, Bahariya, Faiyum, Wadi El Ranga, Bir Abraq, Abu Saafa, Abu Ramad.…”

“…These parameters included rainfall (mm), relative humidity (%), maximum and minimum temperature of the air, wind speed (km/h), evaporation and soil temperature in New Valley Governorate, Egypt. El-Hennawy (1987, 1992), and Badry et al (2017. Morphological Parameters Measured (Tables 3, 4): Some morphological measurements were taken: Carapace length, Carapace width (anterior and posterior regions), Mesosoma length, Metasomal segments (I, II, III, IV, V), Metasoma length, aculeus length, Pedipalp (femur, patella, chela) and total body length (Fig.…”

Toxicity and Deleterious Impacts of the Deathstalker Scorpion, Leiurus quinquestriatus, Venom on Development of the Greater Wax Moth, Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)

“…The deathstalker scorpion or yellow scorpion Leiurus quinquestriatus Hemprich & Ehrenberg (Buthidae: Scorpiones: Arachnida) can be found in desert and scrubland habitats ranging from North Africa through to the Middle East. In Egypt, Saleh et al (2017) reported that two species of scorpions (Androctonus amoreuxi and L. quinquestriatus) have been recorded from six eco-geographical regions. The toxicity of venom solutions from some scorpion species was assessed against the mealworm Tenebrio molitor.…”