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Panorpa (scorpion flies) may be included in identification literature listed under the following higher taxa:
 NBN (data.nbn.org.uk)
has a distribution map for Panorpa (scorpion flies)
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 BioInfo (www.bioinfo.org.uk)
has 0 host/parasite/foodplant and/or other relationships for Panorpa (scorpion flies)
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Wing pattern differences are unreliable so the members of the genus should be distinguished by genitalia.
The male genitalia should be examined from below, ie the top when the animal is holding its tail in "scorpion" fashion. The female genitalia are internal and need to be examined under the microscope after maceration in 10% KOH.
Beware that the male terminalia are only weakly chitinised and readily distorted by careless handling. The calipers are soft and easily moved eg so that communis resembles cognata.
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