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Neopanorpa harmandi
Predatory insect. Called scorpionflies because the males have enlarged genitals which look like a scorpion's stinger!
Mixed coastal forest
Identified based on these 2 links: http://blog-imgs-47-origin.fc2.com/g/i/l... http://envirosea.photoshelter.com/image/...
Spotted on May 7, 2011
Submitted on Jul 17, 2012
5 Comments
i saw one of these odd critters land in my car and diddnt know what to think of it having never seen one before, i live in new jersey, united states
Now identified - I think!
Thanks!
Very beautiful find.
Oh wow i have never see anything like this great find !