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    Any idea what this is?
    Now I know : Scorpion Fly. (Panorpa Germanica).Male.

    R.E.M. ², jelens, golden fire, and Else Kling added this photo to their favorites.

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    1. R.E.M. ² 70 months ago | reply

      G R E A T !!!

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    2. Green Wellies 70 months ago | reply

      What is it? It looks similar to a dragonfly with wings folded in and judging from the back end, it lays its eggs on the surface of water, but I don't think we have these here.

    3. ScaryLily 70 months ago | reply

      thank you, My Symbiosis!
      Thank you, R.E.M.

      I have no idea, Barb, what it is. The first time I saw it in my garden. Some sort of a hoverfly, I think.

    4. jelens 70 months ago | reply

      oh , Lily ! i have no idea , but is amazing!!!

    5. lostartist 70 months ago | reply

      The shape of it is like a Lace-wing but I don't think it is one.
      Great pic Lil.

    6. jacki-dee 70 months ago | reply

      This is a gorgeous photo. Consider adding your location to the description and posting to the "ID please" pool. The members there often know specifics.

    7. ScaryLily 70 months ago | reply

      thank you, Helena!
      thank you, lostartist: maybe not a lace wing, I think they are mother of pearly green?
      thank you, jacki-dee. done!

    8. lauras_digital_photos 70 months ago | reply

      Hiya

      It is a Scorpion Fly.

    9. ScaryLily 70 months ago | reply

      Thank you, lauras_digital_photos!

    10. golden fire 70 months ago | reply

      Hi Lily, interesting bug..I followed up on Lauras lead did a google search and discovered it is a female scorpion fly. Your photo is much better than the one on the net!

    11. Green Wellies 70 months ago | reply

      I googled it, too and figured it was the described MALE with enlarged genitals that he sometimes holds curved over his back, making him look scorpion-like. Some do lay their eggs on water, but most in soil or leaf mulch. I love learning new things!
      And Lily...your photo is far superior to any that I saw in Google images...clever you.

    12. lisascenic 70 months ago | reply

      Very handsome!

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    13. Sylvia...Sometimes 70 months ago | reply

      Interesting to learn while looking...
      No...am NOT a bug fancier...uck! But this is
      an amazingly lovely image of one...well done, Lily!

    14. Ennor 70 months ago | reply

      Wonderful capture, the detail and light are excellent.

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    15. ScaryLily 70 months ago | reply

      thank you, everybody, for identification, comments, and invites!
      Great description, Barb! ;-)

    16. sallylondon 69 months ago | reply

      Incredible insect and very-well captured. I have never seen anything like this!
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    17. ScaryLily 69 months ago | reply

      thank you, sallylondon! It was my first scorpion fly, too!

    18. bluefam 69 months ago | reply

      so cute. nice catch.

    19. Egg Head ! 66 months ago | reply

      fabulous shot !!!

    20. ghost of spangle [deleted] 61 months ago | reply

      great shot!!! :-)

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