Family Panorpidae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of insects of the order Mecoptera.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Panorpidae is a group of insects in the order Mecoptera commonly known as scorpionflies.
- Members of the family Panorpidae are characterized by their distinctive elongated bodies and long, thin tails.
- Panorpidae, also known as common scorpionflies, are found in a wide range of habitats around the world.
- In the family Panorpidae, the larvae are typically legless and grub-like, feeding on decaying plant matter.
- Adults of the family Panorpidae are often seen near flowers, where they feed on nectar and pollen.