I am not sure of all the places they live or even if they are supposed to be in Alabama, but I found a male on my porch last year and a female about ten minutes ago! When I found the male last year I searched the internet for hours trying to figure out what it was with no luck! When I found the female a few minutes ago I googled and found it immediately! The males are absolutely scary looking! The females are not as bad but still not something i ever want to come in contact with! I'm assuming they are on my property because I live on a fast flowing creek! But from what Ive read so far Alabama is not a common place to find them and they are normally found in the northeast!
Dobsonflies are neither helpful or harmful. They only come out of hiding to mate, and usually live under rocks until they molt.
Dobsonflies eat small bugs and some plants
Dobsonflies eat small bugs and some plants
Dobsonflies undergo a complete metamorphosis, consisting of four life stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The female lays eggs in or near water, and the larvae, known as hellgrammites, live in aquatic environments, feeding on small organisms. After several molts, the larvae pupate, often in moist soil or debris. Finally, adult dobsonflies emerge, characterized by their large size and distinctive long mandibles, and they typically live for only a few weeks, primarily to reproduce.
Male dobsonflies do not bite because their mandibles are too large for them to have control and therefore break human skin. Female's mandibles are longer though. They can then bite humans. (A very painful bite.)
Dobsonflies are not dangerous to humans. While they possess large mandibles that can deliver a painful bite, they are not aggressive and typically only bite if handled. Their larvae, known as hellgrammites, can be found in freshwater habitats and are sometimes used as fishing bait. Overall, dobsonflies pose minimal risk and are more of a curiosity in nature.
There aren't any known insects with large tentacles. However, the male dobsonfly appears to have tentacle-like structures coming out of its mouth. Although male dobsonflies have large mandibles, they are harmless since they are too weak to break human skin. However, the females' smaller mandibles are capable of delivering a painful bite.
The insect you are describing is likely a female dobsonfly. Female dobsonflies are known for their long wingspan, brownish-black color, and distinctive appearance that can resemble a small fruit. They are commonly found near water sources like bathrooms due to their preference for moist environments.
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