Nuptial Scorpionfly
Panorpa nuptialis
Larval stage: Lives in damp soil and leaf litter in grasslands, woodland edges, and prairie-like habitats. It crawls through debris feeding on small soft-bodied animals and decaying organic matter. Its caterpillar-like body stays low and hidden, relying on cover rather than speed. A notable feature is that it develops into a winged adult despite beginning life as a ground-dwelling, grub-like hunter-scavenger.
- Type
- Burrow
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Nuptial Scorpionfly