''Alpiscorpius alpha'' is a
species of
scorpion which is indigenous to southern
Switzerland
). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel ...
and
northern Italy
Northern Italy ( it, Italia settentrionale, it, Nord Italia, label=none, it, Alta Italia, label=none or just it, Nord, label=none) is a geographical and cultural region in the northern part of Italy. It consists of eight administrative regions ...
, west of the river
Adige in northern Italy. It is a small, black scorpion, it is normally less than in length. It is usually found in humid, mountainous areas, under stones, logs etc., but also in humid parts of buildings such as cellars.
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scorpion-files
Euscorpiidae
Animals described in 1950
Fauna of Italy
Fauna of Switzerland
Scorpions of Europe
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