The fly is a monster - Mecoptera.

in insects •  8 years ago  (edited)

Mecopterans are sometimes called scorpionflies after their largest family, Panorpidae, in which the males have enlarged genitals that look similar to the stingers of scorpions, and long beaklike rostra. At least, it looks like this and serves to hold the female stronger when mating. See my photos.

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I always love learning about something new in the wild life , no matter how big or small.....very interesting !

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nice post

nice post @grildrig

Thanks @zulfi!

uhhh nice little Monster......

Oh yeah :).
Thanks my friend!

Hey. Nice shot. As always.
Today you have chosen a very interesting animal.
In Austria we call it "Schnabelfliege" :D
..sounds funny but it looks dangerous!

Thanks @psywalker!

Thanks!

You are welcome my friend of nature

Nice shots, liked and following.

Thanks!

  ·  8 years ago (edited)

super neeto! Got my vote! Following

Great photos @grildrig. I'm glad I don't carry my genitals around like that. I would soon be arrested. :-)

That certainly looks like something that would sting.

Beautiful photo @grildrig

wow