Species Insects & ArthropodsGiant Water Bug

Giant Water Bug

Lethocerus americanus

UncommonInsect & Arthropod
Illustration of Giant Water Bug (Lethocerus americanus)
Safety note: Handle with care; can deliver a painful bite.

Also known as 'toe-biters', these aquatic insects are among the largest true bugs, with an active predatory lifestyle. Their powerful rostrum is used to capture and subdue prey.

Habitat
Inhabits ponds, calm waters, and slow-moving streams.
Diet
Predatory, feeding on fish, amphibians, and invertebrates.
How common
Uncommon

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