Corydalus cornutus
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The eastern dobsonfly, Corydalus cornutus, is a large insect in the Corydalidae family. It is found in eastern North America in regions with fast-flowing streams where its aquatic larvae develop. These are known as hellgrammites and are among the top invertebrate predators in the streams in which they live. They are used by anglers as bait.[1]
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Corydalus cornutus | |
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Megaloptera |
Family: | Corydalidae |
Genus: | Corydalus |
Species: | C. cornutus |
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Corydalus cornutus | |
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