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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 9 years ago

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.

Rock35
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Rock35

Heredia, Costa Rica

Spotted on Apr 12, 2015
Submitted on Apr 12, 2015

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