New Scorpion Species Discovered Near Tucson, Arizona

Posted on February 19, 2013

A new species of scorpion was discovered near the Santa Catalina Mountains in southern Arizona. The new species, Vaejovis brysoni, is pictured above. A female with juveniles on its back is pictured below.

Dr. Rob Bryson Jr. discovered the species while looking for a completely different animal. He sent specimens to the authors, who determined that they were indeed a new scorpion species.

Richard F. Ayrey, a co-author of the research paper published in Zookeys, said in a statement, "This latest new scorpion is a prime example of the amazing diversity of life still to be discovered, right here in 21st century America."

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