Giant Water Bug
Belostomatidae
Insects and ArachnidsConservation: Varies by species
One of the largest true bugs, up to 4 inches long. Giant water bugs ambush fish, frogs and tadpoles in ponds; in some species the male carries the eggs on his back. Nicknamed 'toe-biters'.
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