Giant Water Bug
Lethocerus americanus
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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Miami, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Carrollton, Georgia
Brighton, Michigan
Buckley, Michigan
Dunkirk, New York
Cavalier, North Dakota
Fort Worth, Texas
Lampasas, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Spokane, Washington(2 reports)
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It was crawling around in my paint shop one night and when I flipped on the light he caught my eye. So I grabbed my camera as he was looking to hide inside an empty food can on a shelf. I dumped him out on the workbench to get a better photo of him. Obviously he was not too pleased about that action.
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Other Common Names
Electric Light Bug
Toe Biter
Fish Killer
Size
very large: adult up to 65 mm... read more