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Very large. Found in parking lot
Usualy in freshwater
Preys on insects and small fish. Has pinchers and a built in snorkle and beak. About 4-5 inches long
Spotted on Feb 21, 2011
Submitted on Feb 22, 2011
3 Comments
Probably Lethocerus americanus based on the location. Love these little (I use that term loosely haha) guys! I had one as a class mascot in my animal and environmental science class.
Some people call them toe biters. Oh and they can fly but they dont usualy.
WOW! 4-5 inches long. Makes me not want to go swimming.