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Giant Water Bug

Photo by Murgaferd
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44.2912, -75.5416

Field Notes

Description:

Very large. Found in parking lot

Habitat:

Usualy in freshwater

Notes:

Preys on insects and small fish. Has pinchers and a built in snorkle and beak. About 4-5 inches long

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
littlemayb
Probably Lethocerus americanus based on the location. Love these little (I use that term loosely haha) guys! I had one as a class mascot in my animal and environmental science class.
Murgaferd
Some people call them toe biters. Oh and they can fly but they dont usualy.
Dale
WOW! 4-5 inches long. Makes me not want to go swimming.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2011

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