The adults are quite striking in appearance with membranous wings and bodies 1.9 to 2.4 inches long, and often covered by wings that are much longer. They are in the Order Megaloptera along with the Alderflies and Fishflies, all of which have aquatic larvae. Article author: Pat Porter Most recently reviewed by: Blayne Reed & Ballinger (Vacant) (1970) Common Name(s): dobsonfly, hellgrammite, toe biter Descriptionĭobsonflies are not really flies (insects in the Order Diptera).
