Next up – Scorpion Fly aka the Hanging Fly
Ever seen a scorpion fly, they are nasty looking insects. They have engorged abdomen and reproductive organs, which resemble a scorpion’s tail and stinger. They sometimes hang suspended from a plant branch in order to blend into their surroundings before attacking smaller insects. Scorpion flies generally fly slowly and in irregular patterns although they have 2 pairs of wings and a strong pair of hind legs, which they use to catch prey. These scorpions appear scary but are not known to attack us. Some scorpion fly larvae may be predatory and others feed on organic matter, which can include road kill. Female scorpion fly’s select their partners based on gift offerings of prey.
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