Urodacus giulianii explained

Urodacus giulianii is a species of scorpion in the Urodacidae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described in 1977 by L. E. Koch.

Description

The holotype is 55 mm in length. Colouration is orange-brown to dark brown.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in arid central Australia – the southern Northern Territory, north-western South Australia and eastern Western Australia.^[1]

Behaviour

The scorpions dig deep spiral burrows in open ground.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Urodacus giulianii L.E. Koch, 1977 . . Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 10 February 2023.