Miriholcorpa is an extinct genus of scorpionfly (Mecoptera) from the Middle Jurassic period of China. The type and only species is M. forcipata, described in 2013.
(From: Wikipedia, February 2017)
Scorpionfly
Scorpionfly
Miriholcorpa forcipata
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Fact: The Scorpionfly had a general bulb that was enlarged with pincer-like structures, and thought to be used in intrasexual competition with males, and/or a sexual display to attract females.
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Miriholcorpa is an extinct genus of scorpionfly (Mecoptera) from the Middle Jurassic period of China. The type and only species is M. forcipata, described in 2013. (From: Wikipedia, February 2017) read more