Belostomatidae is a family of insects in the order Hemiptera, known as Giant Water Bug or colloquially as toe-biters, electric-light bugs and Alligator Ticks or Fleas (in Florida). They are the largest insects in the order Hemiptera, and occur worldwide, with most of the species in North America, South America, Northern Australia and East Asia. They are typically encountered in freshwater streams and ponds.
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Giant Water Bug
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Giant Water Bugs
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