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Giant Water Bug

Lethocerus Americanus

Description:

Long, flat, nearly indestructible body.

Habitat:

Shallow water.

Notes:

Aggressive. Predator to fish, frogs, and even snakes. Will pinch and bite anything, including humans.

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jodydf
Spotted by
jodydf

Mississippi, USA

Spotted on Mar 14, 2016
Submitted on Jan 12, 2017

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