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  1. dobson, dobsonfly, dobson fly, Corydalus cornutusnoun

    large soft-bodied insect having long slender mandibles in the male; aquatic larvae often used as bait

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  1. dobson fly

    A dobson fly is a type of large, winged insect belonging to the Corydalidae family. They are found in the Americas and Asia, often near bodies of water where their larvae, known as hellgrammites, live and hunt. Adult dobson flies are known for their long wings and the males' large mandibles. Despite the intimidating appearance, they are generally harmless to humans as they do not feed during their short adulthood.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of dobson fly in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of dobson fly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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