
Panorpa Rufescens - Scorpionfly
Family - Panorpidae
Order - Mecoptera
Length - 10 to 12 mm.
Recognition - Reddish brown body with yellow wings with black markings. The male abdomen is curled up much like that of a scorpion.
Habitat - Forest
Behavior - Predator
Residency - Southeastern United States
Of Special Note - Despite the dangerous appearance of the scorpion style abdomen, the scorpionfly is harmless and cannot sting.
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