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Unknown Beetle - Lethocerus
Copyright © 2006 Barry Morgan

Unknown Beetle - Lethocerus
Ravensdale, Washington, USA
October 29, 2006

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Identified as Unknown Beetle - Lethocerus Unknown Beetle - Lethocerus
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Contributed by Barry Morgan on 7 November, 2006 - 1:07am
Last updated 22 November, 2006 - 1:48pm

I agree. These are also commo
I agree. These are also commonly known as "toe biters", which Im sure you can also search and get info.
… Steve Ferguson II, 7 November, 2006 - 3:29pm login or register to post comments

cooool
I think it's a Giant Water Bug..
Check here http://bugguide.net/node/view/12796/bgimage
And it's not a beetle but a true bug :)
… Albert jo (sung wook), 7 November, 2006 - 1:17am login or register to post comments

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