Panorpa neglecta
Carpenter, 1931
common scorpionfly
Panorpa neglecta is a of in the Panorpidae. It is to North America. Like other scorpionflies, males possess a distinctive upturned resembling a 's tail. The species is part of a diverse with over 350 species worldwide, most occurring in the Northern Hemisphere.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Panorpa neglecta: //pəˈnɔːrpə nɪˈɡlɛktə//
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic notes
The was described by Carpenter in 1931. It is recognized as a valid species in major taxonomic databases including GBIF and Catalogue of Life.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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