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genera: Panorpa
These are smallish insects about 3/8 in. long. Males hold their abdomen somewhat curled at the tip in a scorpion-like fashion, hence their name.
Often found in forests and along forest edges.
This insect may sometimes raid spiderwebs and rob the spiders of their prey.
Spotted on Aug 18, 2011
Submitted on Aug 22, 2011
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