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Common Scorpionfly, front view Quite a freaky insect. In my experience, they are often found in the shade, not in the direct sun. Common scorpionfly,Heesch,Panorpa communis Click/tap to enlarge

Common Scorpionfly, front view

Quite a freaky insect. In my experience, they are often found in the shade, not in the direct sun.

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The Common scorpionfly

''Panorpa communis'', the common scorpionfly, is a species of scorpionfly native to Western Europe.

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Similar species: Scorpionflies And Allies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jul 27, 2015. Captured Jun 7, 2015 18:26.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm