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Dobsonflies and FishfliesWhat the heck is this thing??
January 20, 2010
Hello a friend of mine who lives in Costa Rica took this photo while seeing a patient. He said it kept tapping the window cause it was trying to get in. He also said he could sense evil from it…
Alex Anico
Costa Rica
Dobsonfly
Hi Alex,
Despite looking diabolical, this male Dobsonfly is perfectly harmless. The female with her smaller mandibles, on the other hand, might deliver a painful pinch if carelessly handled.
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