Balearic Scorpion (Euscorpius balearicus)

Well there is no wiki page for this species so I am not sure how to identify it. Went out today flipping for reptiles and this was a by catch that I was pleased to see.

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WildFlower

Lion

When there is no wiki page you can request a species ID to be created by clicking on Advanced in the Identify species window. A team of moderators will receive an email with your request. Posted 10 years ago
1. TristanV
  
  Lion
  
  Ah I appreciate the help Posted 10 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Very interesting composition, quite a spectacular closeup! Posted 10 years ago
1. TristanV
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! Posted 10 years ago

The Euscorpius balearicus

This species was formerly known as a subspecies of E. carpathicus, E. carpathicus balearicus. Very recent (2001) DNA and alloenzym analysis together with morphological investigations of the Balearic populations of E. carpathicus revealed a significant difference from other populations of E. carpathicus. The genetical difference between the Balearic populations and the others were large enough to justify an elevation of the subspecies E. carpathicus balearicus to species status: E. balearicus.

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Similar species: Scorpions

Species identified by WildFlower