Paruroctonus variabilis
Hjelle, 1982
Paruroctonus variabilis is a in the Vaejovidae, described by Hjelle in 1982. It is native to North America. As a member of the Paruroctonus, it belongs to a group of scorpions that includes several alkali playa , though the specific ecological preferences of P. variabilis itself have not been detailed in the available literature. The species is represented in scientific collections and citizen science platforms, with observations documented in the western United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Paruroctonus variabilis: /ˌpærʊrɒkˈtoʊnəs væriˈæbɪlɪs/
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Distribution
North America, with observation records from the western United States.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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