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Dobsonflies and FishfliesBug ID
June 28, 2010
This bug was near our front entrance on our home. We found it curious enough to snap a few pics. My wife and I have never seen one like this in our region and we have both lived in this rural home for nearly 20 years. I grew up very nearby and it is my curiosity that makes me wonder why it is here.
Any assitance appreciated.
Curt in California
Nothern California
Gray Fishfly
Hi Curt,
Your visitor is a Gray Fishfly in the genus Neohermes, probably Neohermes californica. That species is commonly called a California Dobsonfly. You can read a bit more on BugGuide. This should be a local insect for you.
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