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Sep202008

Scorpion Fly

DateSat 2008-09-20

A female scorpion fly of the genus Panorpa.  Photos taken in Reading University grounds, Reading, UK on 2008-09-20.  Male scorpion flies have rather imposing scorpion-like stings at the end of their tail.  I cannot recall ever having seen one of these flies before.  This one was spotted by my daughter Zoe, but I took the photos.

AuthorTristram Brelstaff | CommentPost a Comment |
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