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Dobsonfly, St Arnaud
Bugs: Dobsonfly, St Arnaud
Archichauliodes diversus , sometimes known as 'Alderfly'. These are similar to Mayflies, but are a bit more primitive. The adult form seen here only lives for around 8 or 9 days. This one is about 30 mm long.

December 2002