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Common Yellow Scorpion

Buthus occitanus

Habitat:

Stoney, sparsely vegetated disturbed soil.

Notes:

Someone turned over a fair few rocks before finding this little guy and to be fair, this posture was more than a little provoked.

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Common yellow scorpion
Buthus occitanus Buthus occitanus


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3 Comments

craigwilliams
craigwilliams 12 years ago

Thank you Evina!

Evina Karasavva
Evina Karasavva 12 years ago

It looks a lot like Buthus occitanus, additionaly, considering that you've spotted in Spain. It is a common species in the Southwestern Europe. :D

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

"On Guard!" Neat picture!

craigwilliams
Spotted by
craigwilliams

Níjar, Andalucía, Spain

Spotted on Apr 8, 2011
Submitted on Nov 8, 2011

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