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πŸ¦‚ Scorpionflies

Pallid Emperor Scorpionfly

Panorpa pallida

About

A delicate insect with a long beak-like rostrum and mottled wings. Males have a distinctive curved abdomen tip resembling a scorpion's stinger, though it is harmless.

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Did You Know?

Males often steal prey from spider webs to present to females as nuptial gifts during courtship.