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Fishfly? - Chauliodes
Copyright © 2005 David Schlachter

Fishfly? - Chauliodes
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
July 22, 2005
Size: wingspan of 9.2 cm
I found this critter on the wall of my house, so I'd imagine it came to the porch light at night. It looks similar to this specimen in the guide
. I though wing venation could be useful in identification, so I spread it. When I found the specimen it didn't seem to have antennae, as shown by the picture. Perhaps they were damaged by some predator?
Contributed by David Schlachter on 25 July, 2005 - 10:23am
Last updated 5 August, 2005 - 4:47pm

Chauliodes ?
I think your're right. This looks like some species from the genus Chauliodes.
… Chris Wirth, 25 July, 2005 - 12:22pm

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