This strange looking insect is a scorpionfly named for the curved abdomen that ends in what looks like the stinger of a scorpion. This structure is actually the males’ claspers used for mating. They feed on dead insects and will even steal the larder from spiders’ webs.

Scorpionfly (Panorpa americana)

Spring Valley County Park
York County,PA

July 2020U

Spring Valley County Park
York County, PA