Brachypanorpa carolinensis
(Banks, 1905)
short-nosed scorpionfly
Brachypanorpa carolinensis, commonly known as the short-nosed scorpionfly, is a of in the Panorpodidae. The species is to eastern North America. It is one of several species in the Brachypanorpa, which are characterized by their reduced wing venation and short rostrum compared to other scorpionflies.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Brachypanorpa carolinensis: //ˌbrækɪˈpænɔrpə ˌkærəlɪˈnɛnsɪs//
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Distribution
Eastern North America. Specific records indicate presence in the Appalachian region, with the type locality presumably in the Carolinas based on the epithet.
Similar Taxa
- Brachypanorpa oregonensisOther North American in same ; distinguished by geographic distribution (western vs. eastern)
- Panorpa speciesOther scorpionflies in related Panorpidae; distinguished by longer rostrum and more complete wing venation
More Details
Taxonomic note
The Brachypanorpa is distinguished from the more diverse genus Panorpa by reduced wing venation, short rostrum, and other morphological features. The Panorpodidae contains only two genera: Brachypanorpa and Panorpodes.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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