Summer Fishfly – 7/19/13

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 7/19/13

Observation Time: 10:00 p.m.

Observation Location: 4 Gavins Pond Road

Common Name: Summer Fishfly

Scientific Name: Chauliodes pectinicornis

Comments: This large (1.5″) flying insect got into our house. When it landed on my pants, I walked outside and took this photo. It has an interesting life cycle.

More Information: University of Wisconsin BioWeb