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karabaylor New Hope, PA(Zone 7a) Jul 11, 2008

We found this floating in the pool this evening...
can anyone help me identify it?

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karabaylor New Hope, PA(Zone 7a) Jul 11, 2008

here is a shot of the other side...

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DebinSC Georgetown, SC(Zone 8a) Jul 11, 2008

I think it's a Dobson Fly.

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DebinSC Georgetown, SC(Zone 8a) Jul 11, 2008

Yep. See what you think...
http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/iiin/node/194

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karabaylor New Hope, PA(Zone 7a) Jul 11, 2008

thanks DebinSC!
i agree
they look pretty scary...i was sure i had something exotic....

thanks again :)

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DebinSC Georgetown, SC(Zone 8a) Jul 11, 2008

You're welcome.
They do look pretty creepy with those long bitey things (mandibles?). I think they are harmless unless you try to pick them up. :)
Deb

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kniphofia Cramlington, United Kingdom(Zone 8a) Jul 11, 2008

Great photos, this is a male. Did you add it to the Bug Files?

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