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?What is it? - Lethocerus americanus
Copyright © 2005 bennetts

?What is it? - Lethocerus americanus
Bryant Pond, Oxford County, Maine, USA
August 5, 2005
Size: 2.5 inches
This thing has a long 'stinger'on his face that doesn't show in the photo

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?What is it? - Lethocerus americanus ?What is it? - Lethocerus americanus
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Contributed by bennetts on 6 August, 2005 - 8:55pm
Last updated 21 May, 2006 - 12:10am

Giant water bug
This is a belostomatid, family Belostomatidae, sometimes called toe biters. They are often attracted to lights and can inflict a nice pinch.
… Guy A. Hanley, 6 August, 2005 - 11:29pm login or register to post comments

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