First record of the medically significant scorpion Leiurus abdullahbayrami (Scorpiones: Buthidae) for Lebanon

Abstract:

The first record of Leiurus abdullahbayramiYagmur, Koç & Kunt, 2009 for Lebanon is presented, collected in the East Bekaa province. This is the second Leiurus species reported for this country. The medical importance of L. abdullahbayrami, associated with severe and fatal cases among children in Turkey and Syria, makes it highly relevant to determine its current distribution range in the Levant region.

Año de publicación:

2022

Keywords:

• East Bekaa
• Levant region
• new locality
• Distribution

Fuente:

scopus