Social networks have boosted, without precedent, the documentation of information. Today an army of individuals have a device available almost 24 hours a day, with which they can record whatever happens in front of them. Although the above is a wealth of possibilities, it can also lend itself to jokes, or misinformation.
In the northern Mexican state of Sonora, photographs have circulated of spooky winged scorpions, a branch of the Panorpa Nuptialis species. The image has spread mainly on Facebook, and according to users, attacks have been recorded in the vicinity of the city of Hermosillo, Sonora.
The terrifying story told by the single image of this species is peppered with rumors about horrific attacks, but according to more serious information, the shocking sting of the flying scorpion serves only to fertilize the females. According to official information, in reality this species does not usually attack humans unless they are disturbed.
Apparently the attacks are rumors, but the mere sighting of these obviously unusual beings can be a disturbing experience. Who would think that such a sting is simply a procreative means?