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Common scorpionfly

Panorpa confusa

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

These insects have four membranous wings and threadlike antennae. Their elongated faces terminate with jaws that are used to feed on dead and dying insects, nectar, and rotting fruit. This fly actually followed me for a while as I walked down a path in the woods.

Reference Links:

Panorpidae, Species Panorpa confusa - BugGuide.Net

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