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Dobsonflies and Fishfliescicada, moth, dragonfly cross?
Hi my name is jesse dovick and I live in Welland, Ontario, Canada. I was in my friends shed when this thing flew in. I thought it was a moth but then noticed it had dragonfly like wings with no powder. also it has 2 wicked fangs and 6 other mandible type things. I coaxed it to ride on my finger to my house so i could photograph it. It has cicada like patterns on it. I’m quite curious to find out what this bug is. see enclosed pics
jesse dovick
Hi Jesse,
This is a Summer Fishfly, Chauliodes pectinicornis. It can be distinguished from its larger and more impressive cousin, the Dobsonfly, by the combed antennae.
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