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DSCF2343 - Lethocerus americanus

DSCF2343 - Lethocerus americanus
Bay Center 98527 Willapa, Pacific County, Washington, USA
June 18, 2009
Size: Body length ~60mm
Large ?aquatic beetle which apparently was attracted to my moth light trap. I have seen these before but did not have a reliable name .. hope someone can help there.

Most likely Lethocerus americanus
given locality data and large size.

watch your toes
watch your toes

toe biter
giant water bug...

http://bugguide.net/node/view/244415

others can detail better on specifics...
BD

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