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Neat find! This is a male Dobsonfly, probably from Genus Corydalus. I am not sure what species are found in your area. Even though those mandibles look scary, they are only used for grasping the female during courtship and mating.
Spotted on Apr 12, 2015 Submitted on Apr 12, 2015
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Neat find! This is a male Dobsonfly, probably from Genus Corydalus. I am not sure what species are found in your area. Even though those mandibles look scary, they are only used for grasping the female during courtship and mating.