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Monday, August 3, 2020

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

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