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Field Notes

Description:

Garden

Habitat:

Garden

Species ID Suggestions

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Neat find! This is a male Dobsonfly, probably from Genus Corydalus. I am not sure what species are found in your area. Even though those mandibles look scary, they are only used for grasping the female during courtship and mating.
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PublishedApril 12, 2015

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