Dobson flies aka hellgrammites

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This insect has a terrifying appearance with long, thin bodies similar to a stick insect. They are found outdoors near water and not indoors as they are incapable of reproducing indoors. The large pincers of the male dobsonfly are harmless but the female dobsonflies use their jaws for protection and can piercing the skin. Dobsonflies do not carry any diseases but they do emit unpleasant odors when threatened. They become adults in water after the larvae stage known as hellgrammites. Dobsonfly’s live under rocks in rolling rivers and streams, feeding on soft-bodied insects. Although hellgrammites are not aggressive, bites can pierce the skin and cause bleeding.

gogreenpestcontrol.ca Ladner Tsawwassen Delta B.C. Randy Bilesky

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