Scorpion ID

[Alireza]

Hi Guys,
I found these two beauties outside the city (Tehran, Iran) along with some centipedes. I think they are Buthacus arenicola. Wanted to know your ideas too.
Thanks.

 

[Jacek Szubert]

It's for sure not B. arenicola. I'd say some Mesobuthus sp.

 

[sfpearl300z]

Looks like a Hottentotta

 

[scorpionmom]

I'd agree, looks like a Hottentotta, maybe arenaceus.

 

[Korni]

Hi!

There aren't Buthacus arenicola in your country

And with Hottenotta arenaceus the same.

I would sau Mesobuthus sp. (caucasicus or eupeus?)

you can compare with this M. eupeus haarlovi:
http://www.leonardge.org/images/upload/Anatomy of Mesobuthus eupeus haarlovi.pdf


And these are all species from Iran:
http://eycb.pagesperso-orange.fr/scorpions/AIIran.htm

 

[Michiel]

I'd agree, looks like a Hottentotta, maybe arenaceus.

From Iran?

I second Mesobuthus sp...