Panorpa
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Panorpa mirabilis
common scorpionfly
Panorpa mirabilis is a species of scorpionfly in the family Panorpidae, described by Carpenter in 1931. It is found in North America. As with other members of the genus Panorpa, it possesses the characteristic elongated rostrum and, in males, a genital bulb that curves upward resembling a scorpion's stinger. The species belongs to an order of insects known for their distinctive morphology and occasional forensic significance as early visitors to carrion.
Panorpa nebulosa
Clouded Scorpionfly
Panorpa nebulosa is a species of scorpionfly in the family Panorpidae, distributed across North America. It is one of several species in the genus Panorpa found on the continent. Scorpionflies in this family are characterized by their distinctive elongated rostrum and, in males, an upturned abdomen resembling a scorpion's stinger. The species is known to occur in forested habitats, though specific ecological details remain limited in the available literature.