Giant Waterbug - Belostoma

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Copyright © 2004 Tony DiTerlizzi

Giant Waterbug - Belostoma -

Norwottuck Rail Trail, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
June 21, 2004
Size: ~23 mm

Here's a male with eggs glued to his back, most of which have hatched.

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Contributed by Tony DiTerlizzi on 22 June, 2005 - 7:40pm

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