Faunistic Study of Scorpions in Lendeh County in 2020

Abstract

Background: Given the importance of scorpion stings and poisonous creatures that cause casualties and fatality to humans and located in the city of Lendeh (in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province) in the tropical zone, this study has been conducted. Objectives: The results can be used in the prevention, control, and treatment programs and for research purposes in the country. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 59 samples were collected from five rural areas of Lendeh county in the summer of 2020. The samples were transferred to the entomology and parasitology laboratory of the Behbahan Faculty of Medical Sciences. They were identified using stereomicroscope-based diagnostic key scorpions in Iran. Results: In this study, 59 samples from five villages in the summer 2020 collection, including 5 species of 2 families, were identified Buthidae and Liochelidae. Mesobuthus eupeus with 30 samples (50.8%), the dominant species and species Hemiscorpios lepturus with 16 samples (27.1%), Compsobuthus matthiesseni with 10 samples (16.9%), Simonoides farzanpay with 2 cases (3.3%) and any Hottentata schach 1 sample (1.6%) had the lowest reported among the species identified. Conclusions: Considering the importance of scorpion stings in Iran, identifying the fauna of Scorpions seemed necessary. Observation of Hemiscorpius lepturus species in this area as the main cause of death due to scorpion stings in Iran; it can be dangerous for the residents of these areas. Therefore, the present research can be an introduction to continue the work and complete the research on the scorpions of this region.