In its adult form, it is known as the horned corydalus.
"The Insect Folk"
Margaret Warner Morley
In spite of its terrifying appearance, see what wonderful wings the corydalus has.
"The Insect Folk"
Margaret Warner Morley
Yes, Ned, they would speak of the nymph of the dragon fly, and the nymph of the May fly and the nymph of the cricket and the katydid, but they would speak of the larva of the corydalus.
"The Insect Folk"
Margaret Warner Morley