This is the larval form of the Dobsonfly. It's known as a "hellgrammite," and insect fans will recognize a familiar body plan meant for voracious predation (see ladybug larvae). They live underwater, a tactic that may come as a surprise, but is actually fairly common. Think about mosquitos!
this post was submitted on 08 Jul 2023
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