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Their Life and HabitatScorpionflies are holometabolous insects with 4 distinct life stages: egg, larva, pupa, adult. Most larvae and adults are scavengers which feed on decaying matter, although some may feed on the nectar of plants or even be predatory. When mating, male scorpionflies will present the females with a "nuptial gift" (eg: a food item) in order to win her favor. They preferred habitats are moist areas and adults are active from summer until mid-fall. Various species of scorpionflies can be found globally although some species, like Panorpa debillis, can be found in upstate New York and the Nearctic region.
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Sources:
Marshall, S. A. Insects: their natural history and diversity: with a photographic guide to insects of eastern North America. 2nd ed., Firefly Books, 2017. Elias Diakolios (ecd65@cornell.edu) |
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