Panorpa confusa
Westwood, 1841
Panorpa confusa is a in the Panorpidae, described by Westwood in 1841. As a member of the Panorpa, it shares the characteristic elongated rostrum and in males, the upturned genital capsule resembling a 's stinger that gives scorpionflies their . The species is part of a diverse genus with multiple species in North America, though specific details about P. confusa's remain limited in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Panorpa confusa: //pəˈnɔːrpə kənˈfjuːzə//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Catalogue of Life
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