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dobsonfly1

Corydalus cornutus

This is an adult male dobsonfly, (Corydalus cornutus). The very long mandibles, though fierce-looking, are used mainly during courtship and mating. Males of this species are not reported to feed in the adult stage.

About this image

Identification
Corydalus cornutus
Date Taken
12 July 2005
Location

University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Contributors
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
copyright holder
Subjects
Habitat Floodplain or Riparian Corridor
Habitat Headwaters and Small Tributaries
Habitat Rivers
Subject Live Animal
Type Photo
Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature
Anatomy male
Anatomy body parts mandibles
Anatomy body parts eyes
Anatomy coloration/patterning cryptic

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