Meaning of the word scorpionfly in English
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scorpionfly
US /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən.flaɪ/
UK /ˈskɔː.pi.ən.flaɪ/
Noun
a slender insect of the order Mecoptera, typically having a long body, two pairs of membranous wings, and a head with a downward-pointing beak. The male has a large, scorpion-like tail.
Example:
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The entomologist identified the strange insect as a scorpionfly due to its distinctive tail.
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We observed a scorpionfly resting on a leaf in the forest.