Isometrus wenjieae sp. n., a new species of the subgenus Reddyanus from China (Scorpiones: Buthidae)

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Isometrus wenjieae sp. n., a new species of the subgenus Reddyanus from China (Scorpiones: Buthidae)

Abstract. – Isometrus (Reddyanus) wenjieae sp. n. from Guangdong Province (China), is described and properly illustrated. The new species shows a combination of distinctive morphological characters: (i) a total length ranging from 30.6 mm to 43.9 mm, (ii) pectinal teeth count 13 to 16 in males and 14 to 15 in females, (iii) fulcra present (iv) legs with markings, (v) ventral side of the subaculear tooth with two granules. A distribution map for the members of subgenus Reddyanus in China is equally provided.

Huang J., Liu Z. ＆ Di Z., 2025. – Isometrus wenjieae sp. n., a new species of the subgenus Reddyanus from China (Scorpiones: Buthidae). Faunitaxys, 13(49): 1 – 8. https://doi.org/10.57800/faunitaxys-13(49) - https://zoobank.org/3B7F1087-F734-4291-AA92-8CF86D1C5B12