In Memoriam: Arthur (Art) Decae and His Contributions to Arachnology

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  Image Credit:  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Arthur-Decae  In Memoriam: Arthur (Art) Decae and His Contributions to Arachnology The arachnological community has received the sad news of the passing of Arthur (Art) Decae of the Netherlands, a long-standing member of the International Society of Arachnology (ISA) and the European Society of Arachnology (ESA). Arthur was a respected authority on mygalomorph spiders, particularly those of Europe and the Mediterranean region. His research contributed significantly to the taxonomy, diversity, distribution, and natural history of these often poorly known spiders. In announcing his passing on behalf of the ISA, Jason Dunlop extended condolences to Arthur's family, friends, and colleagues. Marco Isaia, who remained in contact with Arthur during his final year, also shared a message that Arthur had specifically asked to be passed on to the arachnological community: “I would appreciate it if you tell our spider friends and ...

New georeferenced records of Tityus serrulatus Lutz & Mello, 1922 (Scorpiones: Buthidae) for state of Mato Grosso, midwestern Brazil

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New georeferenced records of Tityus serrulatus Lutz & Mello, 1922 (Scorpiones: Buthidae) for state of Mato Grosso, midwestern Brazil

Abstract

We present additional records of Tityus serrulatus Lutz & Mello, 1922 (Scorpiones: Buthidae) for the state of Mato Grosso, midwestern Brazil. The record of this scorpion species, which can cause mild to severe envenomation, significantly contributes to the knowledge of scorpionism in the state, as well as to the mapping of its distribution in the Brazilian territory. A morphologically similar species is abundant in the area - Tityus confluens Borelli, 1899 (Scorpiones: Buthidae), also presenting a general uniform yellow coloration - but is usually responsible for less severe scorpion accidents. The correct identification of both species by health agents and the general population may be relevant for the appropriate treatment of local scorpion sting cases.

Ribeiro Junior, J. M., Pazóti, P. M., Schneider, M. C., Carvalho, M. A., & Strüssmann, C. (2025). Novos registros georeferenciados de Tityus serrulatus Lutz & Mello, 1922 (Scorpiones, Buthidae) para o estado do Mato Grosso, centro-oeste do Brasil. Entomological Communications, 7, ec07024. https://doi.org/10.37486/2675-1305.ec07024