August 3, 2020

Location: Mattawamkeag, Maine

I am a female Eastern Dobsonfly

During breeding I can lay 1000 eggs

My mate has large sickle-like jaws

And as adults we live three to eight days.

Special thanks to guest photographer (and my big brother) Wayne Blanchard. 

Sources: UF | IFAS Featured Creatures - Eastern Dobsonfly

Photo © 2020 Wayne Blanchard, text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson