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Scorpionfly Collection

The scorpionfly, with its intriguing appearance and unique behaviors, is a fascinating insect found in various locations across Europe

Background imageScorpionfly Collection: Scorpion fly (Panorpa sp. ) female, basking on bracken, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May

Scorpion fly (Panorpa sp. ) female, basking on bracken, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May
Scorpion fly (Panorpa sp.) female, basking on bracken, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May

Background imageScorpionfly Collection: Common scorpionfly, Panorpa communis

Common scorpionfly, Panorpa communis
Common scorpionfly or common panorpa, Panorpa communis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany, McMillan

Background imageScorpionfly Collection: Scorpion fly (Panorpa germanica) female resting on Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum)

Scorpion fly (Panorpa germanica) female resting on Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum). Cornwall, England, UK. May

Background imageScorpionfly Collection: Scorpion fly (Panorpa sp. ) male, basking in foliage. Peak District National Park

Scorpion fly (Panorpa sp. ) male, basking in foliage. Peak District National Park
Scorpion fly (Panorpa sp.) male, basking in foliage. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. May

Background imageScorpionfly Collection: Scorpion fly (Panorpa communis) on Bistort (Polygonum bistorta)

Scorpion fly (Panorpa communis) on Bistort (Polygonum bistorta)

Background imageScorpionfly Collection: Common Scorpionfly -Panorpa communis-, male, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

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

Background imageScorpionfly Collection: Picture No. 10891107

Picture No. 10891107
Scorpionfly Fossil - Middle Jurassic (Mecoptera) Date:

Background imageScorpionfly Collection: Picture No. 10896366

Picture No. 10896366
Common Scorpionfly - the recurved abdomen is used during mating and is not a poisonous sting (Panorpa communis) Date:

Background imageScorpionfly Collection: Picture No. 10896372

Picture No. 10896372
Common Scorpionfly - the recurved abdomen is used during mating and is not a poisonous sting (Panorpa communis) Date:

Background imageScorpionfly Collection: Scorpionfly on a red campion flower

Scorpionfly on a red campion flower
Scorpionfly (Panorpa germanica) on a red campion (Silene dioica) flower. Scorpionflies are predators of other insects. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in May

Background imageScorpionfly Collection: Scorpion fly feeding on a fly C014 / 0485

Scorpion fly feeding on a fly C014 / 0485
Scorpion fly (Panorpa germnica) feeding on a fly on the underside of a nettle (Urtica sp.) leaf. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in June

Background imageScorpionfly Collection: Scorpionfly on a nettle leaf

Scorpionfly on a nettle leaf
Scorpionfly (Panorpa germanica) on a nettle (Urtica sp.) leaf. Scorpionflies are predators of other insects. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in July

Background imageScorpionfly Collection: Triassic of Australia, prehistoric scene C013 / 7114

Triassic of Australia, prehistoric scene C013 / 7114
Triassic of Australia. Artwork of a scene on the shores of a lake reconstructed from fossils found in Australia dating from the Triassic (250 to 200 million years ago)

Background imageScorpionfly Collection: Scorpion Fly - resting on Yellow Flag 13005

Scorpion Fly - resting on Yellow Flag 13005
BB-2474 Scorpion Fly - resting on Yellow Flag Panorpidae sp Brian Bevan contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageScorpionfly Collection: Common Scorpionfly (Panorpa communis) adult female, resting on leaf, Essex, England

Common Scorpionfly (Panorpa communis) adult female, resting on leaf, Essex, England

Background imageScorpionfly Collection: Common Scorpionfly (Panorpa communis) adult male, resting on leaf, Leicestershire, England, june

Common Scorpionfly (Panorpa communis) adult male, resting on leaf, Leicestershire, England, june

Background imageScorpionfly Collection: Scorpion Fly Panorpa germanica Essex, UK IN000456

Scorpion Fly Panorpa germanica Essex, UK IN000456
COS-2064 Scorpion Fly Essex, UK Panorpa germanica Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way


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The scorpionfly, with its intriguing appearance and unique behaviors, is a fascinating insect found in various locations across Europe. In the serene landscapes of Cornwall, UK, a female Scorpion fly can be seen basking on bracken during the month of May. With delicate wings and an elongated abdomen resembling a scorpion's tail, this Panorpa species captivates observers. Moving to the enchanting Peak District National Park, another male Scorpion fly can be spotted resting amidst lush foliage. Its presence adds an element of mystique to the already picturesque surroundings. Meanwhile, in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, a Common Scorpionfly showcases its distinct features - long antennae and intricate wing patterns - as it perches on Bistort flowers. Venturing further north to Yorkshire, England in August reveals an adult male Common Scorpionfly finding solace underneath a bramble leaf. The intricacies of nature are beautifully captured through these photographs (Picture No. 10891107). Similarly captivating images (Picture No. 10896366) showcase the elegance of a female Scorpion fly resting gracefully on dry grass at dawn in Italy's Cannobina Valley. These glimpses into the world of scorpionflies highlight their remarkable adaptability and resilience across diverse habitats. Whether it is their ability to mimic scorpions or their role as pollinators for plants like Bistort (Polygonum bistorta), these insects play vital roles within ecosystems. Through these snapshots frozen in time (Picture No. 10896372), we gain insight into the lives of these enigmatic creatures that often go unnoticed by many but hold immense significance within our natural world.