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Corydalus sp.
I found this specimen a urban island of my city; on a region of transition between the Cerrado and Atlantic Forest.
"The males have extra long and impressive looking mandibles that are used to hold the female during mating (they can't really bite well with those)."
Spotted on Jan 24, 2015
Submitted on Jan 24, 2015
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Uhhh! Really-really thanks for help! I'll try find the exactly specie, now I'm curious...
Amazing insect! This is a male Dobsonfly, Genus Corydalus. The males have extra long and impressive looking mandibles that are used to hold the female during mating (they can't really bite well with those). I am not sure of the species in your area, but this will give you a place to begin a search. Thanks for sharing this beauty!