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E-9 #4 This is a large specimen of a Giant water bug and he looks mean! This display is approx. 3 1/4 x 2 1/4" with a glass dome and a black wood bottom, the dome is removable. This would be a great addition to any collection as well as a great educational piece.
Species-Lethocerus uhleri Belostomatidae Hemiptera
Fun facts:
Venomous aquatic insects are rare, but arthropods of the Belostomatidae family can cause painful bites in humans. Belostomatidae is a family of the largest insects in the order Hemiptera, known as giant water bugs. They occur worldwide living in tropical, subtropical, and temperate areas, with most species in North and South America and East Asia. They are typically found in freshwater streams and ponds. Most species are relatively large (2 cm or more) with some of the largest, such as Lethocerus, exceeding 12 cm. The giant water bugs are classified into 3 main genera (Belostoma, Horvathinia and Lethocerus) and can cause painful bites, a fact that has led them to be named “toe-biters.”2 Their bite is considered one of the most painful that can be inflicted by any insect. They are also known as “electric light bugs” as they are attracted to electric lights. Their large size and voracious predatory appetite make them one of the few important insect predators of vertebrate animals.
NOTE: If your item is in a glass dome please be aware that the domes are NOT permanently connected to the base. Care has to be taken when opening or removing the dome so not to damage the display or specimen.
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