Scorpionflies of Arkansas

Examples of scorpionflies. (A) Panorpa communis. (B) Male Planorpa helenae showing characteristic scorpion-like tail. (C) A pair of mating Panorpa flexa in the usual V-shape copulatory position. (D) Brachypanorpa carolinensis.

Different types of scorpion flies on leaves with corresponding letters

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