Corydalus is a genus of large flying insects in the Corydalidae family, commonly known as dobsonflies. They are endemic to North, Central and South America and there are about 35 …

Jul 4, 2023 · Neotropical genus ranging into North America. (4) Over 75% of the spp. are South American. (3) The only eastern nearctic species is C. cornutus, others have limited …

Dobsonflies are a subfamily of insects, Corydalinae, part of the Megalopteran family Corydalidae. The larvae (commonly called hellgrammites) are aquatic, living in streams, and the adults are …

The eastern dobsonfly, Corydalus cornutus, is the most well-known North American species among the dobsonflies. These genera have distinctive elongated mandibles in males and form …

Jul 4, 2023 · Widespread eastern species with pale markings on the head and with the many pale spots in the wings not margined by a dark ring. Males have spectacular mandibles. Compare …

Jan 28, 2025 · Dobsonfly (Corydalus cornutus) Detailing the physical features, habits, territorial reach and other identifying qualities of the Dobsonfly 

Corydalus is a genus of large flying insects in the Corydalidae family, commonly known as dobsonflies. They are endemic to North, Central and South America and there are about 35 …

Only four species of Corydalus occur in America north of Mexico, whereas there are three genera and over 50 species of Corydalinae described from the Neotropics. Diversity is highest in the …

The eggs of Corydalus cornutus are laid tree branches, rocks, or other structures that are over or immediately adjacent to moving water. The larvae live on the bottoms of fast-moving (well …

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