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Post by theshee on Jul 25, 2014 8:17:48 GMT 10
Scientists have found a giant dobsonfly species with a wingspan of 8.27 inches (21 centimeters) found in China's Sichuan province. Researchers from the Insect Museum of West China discovered the species. A specimen is shown next to a man's hand in the above photograph. CNN reports that the large insects were long known to local villagers who described it as "giant dragonflies with long teeth." Fortunately, the insect's large mandibles are reportedly incapable of piercing human skin. However, the insects can spray you with a foul smelling spray. Another interesting thing about the giant dobsonfly is they can be used to indicate water quality. CNN says the insect is very sensitive to its aquatic environment and will relocate to a different water source if the body of water it is living in becomes polluted or the pH level changes. linkYou could put a saddle on that and let it take you to the shops! lol
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Post by Rareclan on Jul 25, 2014 8:33:10 GMT 10
Dobson fly...not a Chinese named discovery then, Over priced restaurants will be rubbing their hands and licking their lips Waiter there's a fly in my soup, don't tell anyone, especially Dobson !
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Post by brillbilly on Jul 25, 2014 21:24:55 GMT 10
Thats some big ass bug! Makes our daddy longleg look so gay!
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Post by Wes Gear on Jul 28, 2014 1:19:40 GMT 10
One looks bad enough, imagine a swarm of them.
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Post by theshee on Jul 31, 2014 7:58:07 GMT 10
THAT doesn't bare thinking about Wes! lol
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