Rusty-scorpionfly
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Panorpa ferruginea
Panorpa ferruginea is a scorpionfly species in the family Panorpidae, described by George Byers in 1993. Scorpionflies in this genus are characterized by their distinctive elongated rostrum and, in males, a genital capsule that curves upward resembling a scorpion's stinger. The specific epithet "ferruginea" refers to a rusty or reddish-brown coloration. Like other Panorpa species, it is likely associated with moist woodland habitats where adults feed on opportunistic food sources.