First report of an arboreal scorpion (Bothriuridae: Urophonius) from the temperate forests of southern Chile

Authors: Pizarro-Araya, J., Ojanguren-Affilastro, A.A., and Prendini, L.

Journal: Gayana
Volume and pages: 75(2): 166‑170
Year: 2011
Published: January 1, 2011
Citation: Pizarro-Araya, J., Ojanguren-Affilastro, A.A., and Prendini, L. 2011. First report of an arboreal scorpion (Bothriuridae: Urophonius) from the temperate forests of southern Chile. Gayana 75(2): 166‑170. https://doi.org/10.4067/S0717-65382011000200008

Abstract

We present the fi rst observations of an arboreal bothriurid scorpion and the fi rst report of an arboreal scorpion from the temperate forests of southern Chile. Urophonius tumbensis Cekalovic 1981 was observed and captured with ultraviolet (UV) light at a height of up to 6 meters on trunks of Cryptocarya alba (Molina) Looser trees in the Hualpn Botanical Reserve (Bo Bo Region, Chile).

Keywords and Taxa

Urophonius
Scorpiones
Arachnida
Bothriuridae
Bo Bo Region
Chile
Arboreal locomotion
Scorpion
Temperate climate
Temperate rainforest