Panorpa Communis Collection

Common scorpionfly (Panorpa communis) Fliess, Naturpark Kaunergrat, Tirol, Austria, July 2008. WWE BOOK. WWE OUTDOOR EXHIBITION

Scorpionfly (Panorpa communis)
Antique illustration of a Scorpionfly (Panorpa communis)

Common Scorpion Fly -Panorpa communis-, male, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Common Scorpionfly -Panorpa communis-, male, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Common scorpionfly on a leaf
Common scorpionfly (Panorpa communis) on a leaf. Scorpionflies are predators of other insects. This species is native to Western Europe. Photographed in Poland

Panorpa communis, scorpion fly
A male scorpion fly devouring a dead insect, which they often steal from spiders webs in hedgreows and nettlebeds. Their name comes from the shape of the males tail, which resembles a scorpions

Scorpion fly foot, SEM
Scorpion fly (Panorpa communis) foot, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The claws are used to grip rough surfaces

Scorpion fly (Panorpa communis) on a leaf. Photographed in France

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Discover the intriguing world of the Common Scorpionfly (Panorpa communis) in Europe. This fascinating insect, spotted in various locations including Kaunergrat, Tirol, Austria, Haren, Emsland region, Lower Saxony, Germany, and Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, is a true marvel of nature. With its distinctive elongated body and large, membranous wings, the Common Scorpionfly resembles a miniature dragon. The male's prominent foot spikes, as seen in this SEM image, are used for grasping the female during mating. Observe this captivating creature up close on a leaf or in its natural habitat, and be amazed by its unique beauty and adaptations.