What is another word for Family Panorpidae?

Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli pˈanɔːpˌɪdiː] (IPA)

Family Panorpidae, commonly known as scorpionflies, encompass a diverse array of insect species. These fascinating creatures can be found in various parts of the globe, most commonly in temperate regions. In addition to being known as scorpionflies due to their elongated, curving abdomens, they are also frequently referred to as hangingflies due to their penchant for perching on plant stems and hanging upside down. Other synonyms for Family Panorpidae include scorpion-horned flies, scorpion-wasps, and Mecoptera, a classification that derives from the Greek words "mekos" and "pteron," meaning "long wing." Whatever they may be called, these interesting insects are a vital part of ecosystems across the world, playing important roles in pollination and food webs.

Synonyms for Family panorpidae:

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    Panorpidae Other relevant words (noun):

What are the hypernyms for Family panorpidae?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    clade Neoptera (winged insects), class Insecta (insects), order Mecoptera (scorpion flies), superorder Endopterygota (insects with complete metamorphosis).

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