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dobsonfly3

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. The animal is standing over a dime (a US 10 cent coin).

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Identification: Corydalus cornutus
Date Taken: 12 July 2005
Location: Photo taken in the Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Contributors: Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
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Subjects: Habitat Headwaters and Small Tributaries; Habitat Rivers; Subject Live Animal; Type Photo; Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature; Anatomy male; Anatomy coloration/patterning cryptic; Anatomy body parts mandibles

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