dobsonfly
Long-jawed flying insect
A dobsonfly is a large winged insect found near streams and rivers, where its aquatic larvae develop.
Adults have long, soft bodies and may reach four inches in wingspan.
Males sport dramatically elongated mandibles that look fearsome but are too unwieldy for biting.
The larvae, called hellgrammites, are prized as fishing bait.
Winged waterside insect
- fishflyWinged aquatic insect
- insectSix-legged invertebrate
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
- familyRelated people together
genus · species · entomology · classification · arthropod
Paired arthropod mouthparts
- pincersGripping tool or claws
- antennaeSensory appendages on insects
- wingsLimbs for flight
- membranousThin, pliable, tissue-like
veins · thorax · abdomen · exoskeleton · chitin · gills · large · wingspan
Steady continuous flow
- riverLarge flowing watercourse
- freshwaterNon-saline aquatic environment
- currentDirected flow of charge
- benthicOf the sea bottom
riffle · substrate · rocks · bioindicator · predator · detritus · silt · crayfish
Immature feeding stage
- nymphNature spirit or larva
- instarArthropod developmental stage
- moltShed outer covering
- metamorphosisProfound biological restructuring
pupa · development · egg · oviposition · growth · emergence · lifespan · maturation
Deep pitch or fish
- smallmouthNorth American black bass species
- anglersThose who catch with lines
- hookCurved catching device
- troutFreshwater game fish
catfish · nightcrawler · tackle · creek · sportfish · effective
Eastern U.S. mountain chain
- riparianRelating to riverbanks
- creekNarrow natural watercourse
- OzarksMidwestern highland region
- woodlandForested land area
streamside · temperate · cobble · vegetation · riverbank
alderfly
Winged waterside insect
family · genus · species · entomology · classification · arthropod
mandibles
Paired arthropod mouthparts
membranous · veins · thorax · abdomen · exoskeleton · chitin · gills · large · wingspan · nocturnal
stream
Steady continuous flow
- riverLarge flowing watercourse
- freshwaterNon-saline aquatic environment
- currentDirected flow of charge
benthic · riffle · substrate · rocks · bioindicator · predator · detritus · silt · crayfish · stonefly
larva
Immature feeding stage
metamorphosis · pupa · development · egg · oviposition · growth · emergence · lifespan · maturation · breeding
bass
Deep pitch or fish
- smallmouthNorth American black bass species
- anglersThose who catch with lines
- hookCurved catching device
trout · catfish · nightcrawler · tackle · creek · sportfish · effective
Appalachians
Eastern U.S. mountain chain
woodland · streamside · temperate · cobble · vegetation · riverbank