The Scorpionfly is a fascinating insect that resembles a scorpion because the male's genitalia are curled upward in a bulb — completely harmless and entirely for mating. Its long beak is used to scavenge dead insects and fruit. It is one of the most ancient insect lineages and is of great importance in understanding the evolution of complete metamorphosis.
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