Determination of surface activity of Mesobuthus gibbosus (Scorpiones: Buthidae) by use of the pitfall traps in Dagmarmara (Turgutlu-Manisa)

Studies have been carried out in five different biotopes such as pines, oaks, chestnut trees, burned forest and grasses by using pitfall traps that contain ethylene glycole during the period of May-October, 2003. The biotopes were located between 600-1000 in altitude from sea level, and a total of 27 specimens were collected only from the burned forest and oak biotopes. Males were more commonly caught throughout the six months (Bias, Male/Female= 19/8). The females become active earlier in the year than males and it has been found out that both male and female activity make peak in the month of august (Frequency of capturing individuals in males 18.5%, females 33.3%, totally 51.8%).