Gertschius agilis
(Sissom & Stockwell, 1991)
Gertschius agilis is a of in the Vaejovidae, described by Sissom and Stockwell in 1991. It is distributed across Middle and North America. As a member of the order Scorpiones, it possesses the characteristic segmented tail with terminal stinger and modified into pincers. The specific epithet "agilis" suggests an association with agility or quick movement.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gertschius agilis: //ˈɡɛrtʃiəs əˈdʒɪlɪs//
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Distribution
Middle America and North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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