This is an adult male Eastern Dobsonfly. Despite it's fierce appearance, it's quite harmless to humans. The large pincers on the head are likely for use in mating, so the male can hold onto the female. The larvae of this insect are aquatic, feeding on other insects, and are prized for fishermen as bait for Trout.
JADE2U
Sep 24, 2003 2:00 AM
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Actually the females mandibles are capable of causing a painful bite.
paintballgod
Apr 18, 2004 8:17 PM
yup, i fish with the larva of the dodson fly and they and the female adults bite hurts a bit
