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Toe biter / water bug ? - Belostoma
Copyright © 2008 Beth Sands

Toe biter / water bug ? - Belostoma
Livermore , Alameda creek, Alameda County, California, USA
Size: 3/4 "
This is my first time seeing one of these weird bugs . I am pretty sure it is a water bug as I found him under a moist board by a salty marsh-like stream . Is he the Toe biter ? Thanks for any comments , sincerely Beth

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Contributed by Beth Sands on 13 September, 2008 - 7:10pm
Last updated 2 October, 2008 - 7:19pm

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