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Giant Water Bug

Lethocerus sp.

Photo by JenKnight
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Field Notes

Notes:

Also known as a "toe-biter" due to their very painful bite. The female seeks out the male and lays eggs on his wings and he is then in charge of parental care in an interesting reversal of roles.

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Belostomatidae

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Insects of TN
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PublishedApril 29, 2013

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