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Dobsonfly

Photo by DiegoM
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Field Notes

Description:

Males can have very long, curving mandibles. These are likely secondary sex characteristics used for competition or to attract females.

Habitat:

Amazon rainforest

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PublishedNovember 19, 2014

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