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Summer Fishfly

Chauliodes pectinicornis

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Field Notes

Notes:

previously thought this might be an Eastern Dobsonfly: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dobsonfly

Reference Links:

Species Chauliodes pectinicornis - Summer Fishfly - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern Dobsonfly

Corydalus cornutus

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Christine Y.
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Comments (1)
ForestDragon
Although this looks very similar to an Eastern Dobsonfly, I believe this is a related insect called a Fishfly. I am having a difficult time distinguishing the coloration to help determine if this is a Spring Fishfly or a Summer Fishfly. Time of year says it may be a Summer Fishfly. http://bugguide.net/node/view/8568 http://bugguide.net/node/view/8569 Dobsonflies do not have those lovely antennae (called pectinate) that your insect is sporting.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2011

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