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Scorpion Fly

Panorpa spp.

Photo by LisaPowers
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Field Notes

Description:

Female. Clear wings with black banding.

Habitat:

Mecoptera are found chiefly in cool, moist habitats.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Andrea Lim
I have never seen a Mecopteran before. Thank you for sharing Lisa!

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