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Mourning Scorpionfly (Panorpa lugubris) - Panorpa lugubris - female

Mourning Scorpionfly (Panorpa lugubris) - Panorpa lugubris - Female
Kiptopeke State Park, Northampton County, Virginia, USA
May 17, 2014
Size: about 3/4"
According to Eric Eaton (BugGuide) who identified it, it is the first of this species to be listed for Virginia. Found in sandy dune area between bay and maritime forest. Sitting on plant as shown, not at all wary, easy shot. Probably a female.