
Panorpa
Scientific name: Panorpa
Panorpa
Scientific name: Panorpa


Description

The Panorpa genus, often misidentified due to its striking appearance, comprises creatures that are neither scorpions nor flies, despite their scorpion-like tails and delicate, winged bodies. Fascinatingly, these tails are harmless, used by males as claspers during mating rather than for stinging. Members of this genus are known for their unique courtship ritual involving a nuptial gift, where males present females with silk-wrapped prey or a salivary secretion to win their favor, showcasing a complex behavior in the insect world.

Species of Panorpa


Scientific Classification
