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Scorpion fly

Panorpa Communis

Photo by EllaNicuta
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The common scorpionfly has a black and yellow body, with a reddish head and tail.

Habitat:

European garden

Reference Links:

Panorpa communis

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Comments (1)
staccyh
Great series! Have never seen one of these before, so thanks for sharing.

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PublishedOctober 27, 2013

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