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DMgardener (Daniel) Mount Orab, OH(Zone 6b) Jun 18, 2011

When stepping out of the car to enter the library, this large (2") bug surprised me. It remained motionless while I got a few pix of it. Any ideas?

Daniel

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flatpickit Charleston, SC Jun 18, 2011

This is the Eastern Dobsonfly, Corydalus cornutus. Its larvae are called Hellgrammites and are aquatic predators. After a few years they emerge from the water to become adults.

http://bugguide.net/node/view/413415/bgimage

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LadyAshleyR Oakland, MD Jun 19, 2011

that one's a female =3
the males have great huge mouths.
they can give a painful pinch though, so i wouldnt touch one.
http://pics.davesgarden.com/pics/2007/07/07/mgarr/9598db.jpg

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DMgardener (Daniel) Mount Orab, OH(Zone 6b) Jun 19, 2011

Thanks all for the help!

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