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Scorpian Fly nymph

Panorpa Refescens

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Field Notes

Description:

Very small 1/4 inch strange little insect. Nymph stage. Does not sting as adult

Habitat:

Meadow in the Poconos, PA

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
AshleyBradford
Not a nymph; nymphs of insects are wingless. This is a female and that's why there is no club on the tail.
Carol Snow Milne
Wow! Thanks Juan! And Alice, I posted another orange insect. This one was a favorite of my facebook friends. Is it a nymph? Looks so cute and harmless. HA!
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PublishedNovember 9, 2011

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