Panorpa mirabilis
Carpenter, 1931
common scorpionfly
Panorpa mirabilis is a of in the Panorpidae, described by Carpenter in 1931. It is found in North America. As with other members of the Panorpa, it possesses the characteristic elongated rostrum and, in males, a genital bulb that curves upward resembling a 's stinger. The species belongs to an order of insects known for their distinctive and occasional forensic significance as early visitors to carrion.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Panorpa mirabilis: /pəˈnɔrpə mɪˈræbɪlɪs/
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'mirabilis' (Latin for 'wonderful' or 'remarkable') is shared with several other insect , including Turkmenocampa mirabilis (Diplura), a cave-adapted from Turkmenistan described in 2017, and Pisaura mirabilis, a nursery web spider known for -giving .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- One-Shot Wednesday: Panorpa helena scorpionfly | Beetles In The Bush
- Forensic Entomology is More than Just Blow Flies and Beetles
- Extraordinary cave animal from Turkmenistan | Blog
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