Fauna of Kyrgyzstan / Insects of Kyrgyzstan

Spotted Scorpion - Chaaraala Chayan

Spotted Scorpion - Mesobuthus eupeus C.L.K. Scorpions belong to arachnids, they are relatives of insects. The Latin name for arachnids, Arachnida, is derived from the name of a heroine from Ancient Greek mythology — the weaver Arachne, who was transformed into a spider by Athena. The species is distributed from Syria, Turkey, and the southern part of European Russia to Afghanistan, Southern Mongolia, and Northern China.