Corydalus affinis is a species of dobsonfly in the genus Corydalus. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found mainly in Amazonian lowlands.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Corydalus affinis being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Corydalus flavicornis
- Corydalus peruvianus
- Corydalus armatus
- Platyneuromus soror
- Corydalus australis
- Neoneuromus ignobilis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Megaloptera
- Family
- Corydalidae
- Genus
- Corydalus
- Species
- Corydalus affinis
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