Panorpa Collection

Scorpion fly (Panorpa sp. ) female, basking on bracken, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May
Scorpion fly (Panorpa sp.) female, basking on bracken, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May

Common scorpionfly, Panorpa communis
Common scorpionfly or common panorpa, Panorpa communis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany, McMillan

Sunda pangolin, leopard, horse fly and scorpion fly
Sunda pangolin, Manis javanica, critically endangered 1, leopard, Panthera pardus 4, horse fly, Tabanus rostratus 3, scorpion fly, Panorpa communis 3

Curtis British Entomology Plate 696
Mecoptera: Panorpa germanica [Plant: Malva pusilla (Malva rotundifolia, Small Mallow)] Date: 1824-39

The Metamorphoses of Panorpa communis (engraving)
5224637 The Metamorphoses of Panorpa communis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphoses of Panorpa communis)

Scorpion fly (Panorpa germanica) female resting on Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum). Cornwall, England, UK. May

Scorpion fly (Panorpa sp. ) male, basking in foliage. Peak District National Park
Scorpion fly (Panorpa sp.) male, basking in foliage. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. May

Scorpion fly (Panorpa communis) on Bistort (Polygonum bistorta)

Picture No. 10896366
Common Scorpionfly - the recurved abdomen is used during mating and is not a poisonous sting (Panorpa communis) Date:

Picture No. 10896372
Common Scorpionfly - the recurved abdomen is used during mating and is not a poisonous sting (Panorpa communis) Date:

Panorpa communis, scorpion fly
A male scorpion fly devouring a dead insect, which they often steal from spiders webs in hedgreows and nettlebeds. Their name comes from the shape of the males tail, which resembles a scorpions

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The enchanting world of Panorpa unfolds through various captivating images. In the picturesque Broxwater, Cornwall, UK, a female Scorpion fly (Panorpa sp. ) gracefully basks on bracken in the pleasant month of May. Meanwhile, the Common scorpionfly (Panorpa communis) showcases its unique beauty and charm. Delving deeper into nature's diversity, we encounter an intriguing mix of creatures including the Sunda pangolin, leopard, horse fly, and scorpion fly. These fascinating beings are captured together in Curtis British Entomology Plate 696 and The Metamorphoses communis engraving. In another scene from nature's theater, a female Scorpion fly (Panorpa germanica) finds solace resting on Bracken amidst the lush foliage of Peak District National Park. Its male counterpart also revels in this serene environment while basking among vibrant leaves. As we explore further, we witness the harmonious coexistence between Panorpa communis and Bistort (Polygonum bistorta). These delicate creatures find solace perched upon these beautiful flowers. These stunning visuals encapsulate moments frozen in time - Picture No. 10896366 and Picture No. 10896372 serve as windows into this mesmerizing world where Panorpa communis reigns supreme as a majestic scorpion fly species. Let us immerse ourselves in awe-inspiring panoramas that showcase the elegance and wonderment embodied by Panorpa communis - truly a remarkable creature that captivates our hearts with its ethereal presence.