Corydalus armatus

Corydalus armatus · Order: Megaloptera · Family: Corydalidae

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Corydalus armatus
Photo: Christoph Moning, CC BY

Corydalus armatus lives in several South-American countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. It is a generalist species that can occupy a variety of microhabitats. Its larvae are found together with larvae of the related species Corydalus liui, sharing similar habitats.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it lives

The species is considered a habitat generalist.

Source: Wikipedia

What it eats

Larvae are found alongside those of Corydalus liui, indicating they share food resources.

Source: Wikipedia

Life cycle

Larvae are found together with Corydalus liui larvae and occupy different microhabitats.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it comes from

It occurs in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela.

Source: Wikipedia

More photos

Corydalus armatus photo 2
Photo: ecovore, CC BY
Corydalus armatus photo 3
Photo: Julia Moning, CC BY
Corydalus armatus photo 4
Photo: ashevillebirder, CC BY
Corydalus armatus photo 5
Photo: Sebastian Doak, CC BY

Same family (Corydalidae)

Eastern DobsonflyEastern DobsonflyCorydalus cornutusSummer FishflySummer FishflyChauliodes pectinicornisSaw-combed FishflySaw-combed FishflyNigronia serricornisNew Zealand dobsonflyNew Zealand dobsonflyArchichauliodes diversusBanded Dark FishflyBanded Dark FishflyNigronia fasciataCorydalus affinisCorydalus affinisCorydalus affinis

Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corydalus_armatus

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