This male Scorpionfly (Panorpa sp., Order Mecoptera) was photographed in my lightbox "studio." These are neither scorpions nor flies. The reproductive structures of the male resemble the "tail" of a scorpion - females have a tapered, but rather straight abdomen. These insects neither sting nor bite and are harmless. For food they typically scavenge on dead insects. 5D II, 100 mm macro, 1/160, f/16, ISO 125, 2 remotely-fired flashes, hand held. All comments are welcome and appreciated.







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