Types of Water Bugs Dozens of giant water bug species exist worldwide, but you may only encounter one or two types depending on your location. Here are a few species: Lethocerus americanus.

Water bugs are carnivores, using a needle-like beak to pierce and feed on other insects, tadpoles, and small fish. Some species, like the giant water bug (sometimes called a “toe-biter”), can ...

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Giant water bugs are about 2 centimeters long and found primarily in rice paddies and reservoirs. Females of the aquatic species lay their eggs on males’ backs during breeding season from spring ...

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Newly-discovered giant sea bug resembling Darth Vader isn't as scary as it looks The creature belongs to a genus of giant isopods found in abundance in deep-sea waters, though the size of B ...

Despite its fearsome reputation, giant water bug species are revered as a delicacy in many countries, and the critters are often fried up and sold as street food. stockerman/Shutterstock.