Dobsonfly
Corydalus cornutus
Adult dobsonflies are large, soft-bodied insects usually found near streams, rivers, and lakes, often coming to lights at night. They live only a short time as adults and focus mainly on dispersal and mating rather than feeding. Males have spectacular sickle-shaped mandibles used in contests and courtship, while females have shorter jaws capable of a stronger defensive bite. Their broad wings fold rooflike over the body when resting, and their fluttering flight carries them along wooded waterways.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Dobsonfly