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Common European Scorpionfly

Panorpa communis

The Common European Scorpionfly is a unique insect with a long body and wings that look like a dragonfly's. They are often found in gardens and meadows, where they enjoy sunny spots.

Hábitat: Meadows

Aspecto

The Common European Scorpionfly has a slender, yellowish body with dark markings, especially on its clear, membranous wings which often have black spots. Its head is reddish with long antennae, and males distinctively possess a bulbous, scorpion-like tail used for mating, not stinging.

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Common European Scorpionfly
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Common European Scorpionfly

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Common

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Female scorpionflies can sometimes mate with several males, choosing the best 'nuptial gifts' each time!

Some male scorpionflies will steal gifts from other males to impress a female!

Their family, Mecoptera, are ancient insects with fossils dating back over 250 million years!

Young scorpionflies (larvae) live in the soil and look like caterpillars with small legs!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Tail-Twist Attraction

Common European Scorpionfly males have a unique 'scorpion-like' tail (genital claspers) that helps them grasp and hold females during mating.

Habilidad

Gift-Giving Courtship

Common European Scorpionfly males can offer nuptial gifts, like dead insects or saliva, to females, increasing mating success.

Habilidad

Scavenger Sensors

Common European Scorpionfly can detect decaying organic matter using their antennae to find vital food sources in their habitat.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura
25-35 mm
Tamaño
9-15 mm
Esperanza de vida
20-30 días
Cantidad de patas
6

Dieta y alimentación

These curious insects mostly eat dead insects and sweet plant nectar, helping to clean up nature's leftovers.

Diferencias por edad: Larvae eat decaying organic matter in soil, while adults primarily consume dead insects and nectar.

Alimentos principales

  • dead insects
  • nectar
  • pollen
  • fruit juices
  • honeydew

Método de búsqueda

  • Scavenging

Conexiones ecológicas

eats

Common House Fly

Musca domestica

Scavenges on their dead bodies found in vegetation.

eaten by

Cross Orbweaver

Araneus diadematus

Caught in their webs as they fly through undergrowth.

eaten by

Great Tit

Parus major

Foraged by birds as a source of insect protein.

depends on

Common Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Feeds on nectar from its flowers for energy.

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Scorpionflies are safe to watch, but it's best to leave them alone and not touch them.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Common European Scorpionfly?

25-35 mm

¿Cuál es el tamaño de Common European Scorpionfly?

9-15 mm

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Common European Scorpionfly?

20-30 días

¿Qué come Common European Scorpionfly?

These curious insects mostly eat dead insects and sweet plant nectar, helping to clean up nature's leftovers.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Common European Scorpionfly?

Meadows

¿Cómo caza Common European Scorpionfly?

Scavenging

¿Cuál es el cantidad de patas de Common European Scorpionfly?

6

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