General Description
Body flattened with a pair of tapering filaments on the side of the first eight segments of the abdomen. Up to 5 cm long.
Biology
Dobsonfly larvae are carnivores and prey on a variety of aquatic invertebrates. They do not occur in large numbers, but they are conspicuous because of their large body size.
Distribution
Eastern mainland Australia.
Habitat
Flowing water, usually under rocks in the main channel.
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Flattened body, filaments on first half of abdomen.
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Diet
Carnivore
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Invertebrates
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, FFG Threatened List: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Scientific Author
van der Weele, 1909
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