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Scorpion fly

Panora sp.

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

Panorpa is a genus of scorpionflies that is widely dispersed in the Northern hemisphere. However, they do not occur in the western USA and Canada. About 240 species had been described as of 2007. Larvae and adults feed on carrion.

Habitat:

Mason Farm Biological Reserve

Notes:

Likely Panora consuetudinis or isolata

Reference Links:

Panorpa, consuetudinis or isolata - BugGuide.Net

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