Eastern Toe-Biter - Lethocerus griseus

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Copyright © 2003 Janice Stiefel

Eastern Toe-Biter - Lethocerus griseus

Town of Baileys Harbor, Hidden Corners Sanctuary, Door, Yukon Territory, Canada
June 4, 2003
Size: 2-1/4 in. long

Adult came to black light. I'm assuming this is the Eastern Toe-Biter. It sure is similar to the Giant Water Bug.

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Contributed by Janice Stiefel on 28 November, 2007 - 12:16pm

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