Feeding habits of the killifish Rivulus luelingi collected in a black water stream of the Coastal Atlantic Rainforest in southern Brazil were investigated. Eight samplings were made between April 2003 ...

You may want to mind your step the next time you dip into a lake, river or pond, after learning about Canada’s biggest aquatic insect, one that can cause “excruciating” pain. Called the giant water ...

The next time you hop into a lake and feel a painful pinch on your toe, it could be a giant water bug. These bugs, also known as Lethocerus americanus, belong to the Belostomatidae family. They are ...

Lethocerus cordofanus Mayr is a giant water bug of the Hemipteran family Belostomatidae. It is an aquatic predator existing principally, though not exclusively, on fish. Its mode of feeding is to hold ...

The giant water bug is a predatory insect that hunts aquatic creatures. This bug has sharp mouthparts that deliver a painful bite to prey and humans. Many people call the giant water bug a “toe biter” ...

The poisonous bite of the Lethocerus Patruelis can cause intense pain in humans, which lasts for a few hours, but is not fatal A rare, poisonous insect was found by vacationers on Argyrou beach, in ...

As a former realtor, general contractor and greenhouse operator, Kristi has touched nearly all aspects of homeownership, from the foundation up. Today, Kristi is a full-time investing and real estate ...

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A new visitor was reported on the coast of Cyprus, thanks to the growing power of citizen science. Researchers collected information and specimens through personal communication with amateur ...

FAIR WARNING: The following article features facts about bugs in Texas that may freak you out so if you can’t stand bugs, read with caution! The other day I came across an article that was warning ...

Sharon Lawler examining a male giant water bug with eggs on its back. This is a member of the Belostomatidae family. They are also known as toe-biters. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey) “A dedicated ...

Maine is not known for scary-looking insects and pests other than spiders, which some people cannot handle in any form. However, Maine does have an insect that is far more scarier than any spider ...