Large Leiurus species ID?

[Tim1104]

Hey guys,

I picked up a beautiful adult female Leiurus species from a local exotic shop, but it was only labeled as deathstalker. They don't know the exact species.

It's very large compared to my adult female LQ Israel locality. This one is about 1.5 inches body length not including claws or tail. If anyone can help me find the exact species name I would really appreciate it.

 

[brandontmyers]

Without knowing where it came from it is nearly impossible to narrow down the species without looking at defining characteristics. There is a Leiurus key in this paper: http://www.science.marshall.edu/fet/euscorpius/p2014_191.pdf.

One thing also to note is that Leiurus sp can differ very greatly in size. The same species even from the same places can be much smaller/larger.