The eastern dobsonfly is one of the few that are native to the states. Learn all about this mammoth and fearsome-looking insect in the article below. Dobsonflies, even though named such, aren’t true flies. Just like Alderflies and Fishflies, these insects belong to the order Megaloptera. They grow and live in aquatic environments. Dobsonflies are … Read more
Dobsonflies are aquatic insects that spend nearly all their lives in water. But when they come out – are Dobsonfly dangerous? Their huge size and pincers certainly indicate so, but let’s be sure. Huge pincer-like jaws on a giant insect are a clear indicator of how dangerous it is, right? Wrong. The jaws may look … Read more
In this article, we cover the dobsonfly and its larval form, hellgrammites, in detail Dobsonflies are one of the scariest-looking insects on earth. These flies have large mandibles that can grow up to almost an inch and bodies that grow upto half a foot! If you are scared of insects, the sight of a dobsonfly … Read more
Did you find a large, scary-looking creature flying in or around your house? It might be a dobsonfly. In this article, we talk about how to get rid of dobsonfly and whether you need to do it at all. If you live near a body of water, there’s a chance that you might find dobsonflies … Read more
Dobsonflies live as aquatic insects most of their life and have uniquely adapted to their environment. Here are some dobsonfly structural adaptations and what benefit they derive from them [toc] Structural adaptations are one of the most amazing things about the world of insects. If you’re fascinated by how different insect species adapt to their … Read more
What is the dobsonfly life cycle like? Why is it so hard to find these bugs around you? Where do they live in their larval stage? Let’s find out. Dobsonflies are aquatic insects living along streams and flowing water sources. Adults have a very short life span. Most of their lives as spent as larvae, … Read more