Scorpion Fly

Taken 6th July 06 on my Phlox Nicki.

by wallaby1 Jul 27, 2006 9:29 PM

The male has a scorpion tail with a 'pincer'. It's feeding tube is thick, long and beak-like. Feeding on dead flies.

by wallaby1 Jul 27, 2006 9:38 PM

An under view. The head and feeding tube can be seen.

by wallaby1 Jul 27, 2006 9:47 PM

other view of the female

by bonitin Aug 17, 2008 1:47 PM

the male found in Nature Reserve the Bourgoyen, gent, Belgium, 15 August 2008

by bonitin Aug 17, 2008 1:49 PM

by Dee777 Apr 10, 2011 12:43 PM

Male

by WeeHector Jun 4, 2015 10:58 AM

Mating couple. Lorraine,France

by WeeHector Jun 4, 2015 11:02 AM