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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.)

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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.


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