Definitions for dobsonfly
ˈdɒb sənˌflaɪdob·son·f·ly

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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. dobsonflynoun

   An insect of the subfamily Corydalinae whose males have long mandibles, found in the Americas and related mostly closely to the fishfly.

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1. dobsonfly

   A dobsonfly is a large insect that belongs to the Corydalidae family. The males have elongated, tusk-like mandibles, while females have shorter ones. They are predominantly found near bodies of water, as their larvae, known as hellgrammites, are aquatic. They are mostly active during dusk or night and are often attracted to artificial lights.

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1. Dobsonfly

   A Dobsonfly is any insect of the subfamily Corydalinae, part of the megalopteran family Corydalidae. There are over 220 species of dobsonflies. Dobsonflies are found throughout the Americas and Asia, as well as South Africa. Their closest relatives are the fishflies. Both male and female dobsonflies can reach lengths up to five inches, measured from the tips of their pincers to the tips of their four wings. Their wingspans can be twice as long as their body length. The wings are densely lined with intersecting veins. When not in use, the wings are folded along the length of their bodies. Dobsonflies have long, multi-segmented antennae. Though both male and female dobsonflies have sharp mandibles, those of an adult male dobsonfly are actually so big – up to 1 inch – that they are unable to harm humans, as they have such poor leverage that they are incapable of breaking the skin. Their mandibles are used exclusively during mating, where males show them off and grasp the females during copulation. Female dobsonflies, however, retain the short, powerful pincers they had as larvae, so they can inflict painful bites, which can draw blood. Notwithstanding the males' inability to inflict harm, when threatened both sexes will raise their heads and spread their jaws menacingly. They are not venomous, but possess an irritating, foul-smelling anal spray as a last-ditch defense.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of dobsonfly in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of dobsonfly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=dobsonfly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dobsonfly
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4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=dobsonfly