Most of you out there know that the hellgrammite is the larval stage of an incredibly ugly bug called the Dobson fly. These insects are found all over the world and I sometimes wonder if there are ...

Ultimately, a hellgrammite can reach 3 inches in length. It resembles a centipede, and the business end is capped with formidable pincers. A big one, mishandled, can give an attention-getting nip.

The lifespan of a dobsonfly is three to five years, but the vast majority of its life is spent underwater — as a hellgrammite. Anglers know the hellgrammite as a centipede-looking critter found ...

Claim to fame: The eastern dobsonfly is a very obvious insect that has a not-so-obvious connection with one of the Ozarks’ favorite pastimes — fishing. Sightings of this creature, one of the ...

With front claw-like mandibles, or jaws, extending from its flat head, the hellgrammite is an […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 70°F. Wednesday, August 14th 2024 ...