Description

Jurassipanorpa constitutes a genus of ancient scorpionflies (Mecoptera) encompassing two species that were documented in 2014 from specimens found within the Jiulongshan Formation in Inner Mongolia, China. These two species, namely J. impuctata and J. sticta, thrived during the late Middle Jurassic era.

Jurassipanorpa individuals exhibit body lengths of up to 11 millimeters, while their wings extend to a maximum of 14 mm.

In both species, the hindwings possess distinctive setae, commonly known as "hairs," along the anal veins. These setae are more prominent and larger compared to the fine setae found in other panorpid scorpionflies.

A distinguishing feature between J. sticta and J. impuctata lies in their wing patterns: sticta, stemming from the Greek term "stiktos" meaning spotted, showcases spots and blotches on its wings; on the other hand, "impunctata," derived from Latin, translates to "without spots," underlining the absence of such markings in J. impuctata.

It´s diet most likely consisted of fruits, pollen, nectar and scavenging dead and dying insects atleast if it had the same diet as modern day scorpionflies.