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  • n  a true bug: large aquatic bug adapted to living in or on the surface of water
  • n  small light-brown cockroach brought to United States from Europe; a common household pest
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  • Food chain? Bah! Giant water bug stalks and devours fish
    Insects are pretty low on the food chain, but there are some bugs that turn the tables, making meals out of other animals such as fish and amphibians.Scientists have captured video footage of a ferocious water bug ambushing a small fish and eating it from the inside out.
    Aug. 1, 2013 - NBC NEWS
  • Hide, ambush, kill, eat: The giant water bug Lethocerus patruelis kills a fish
    The largest European water insect Lethocerus patruelis, commonly known as giant water bug, can reach the impressive size of up to 8 cm in length. A recent study provides detailed information on karyotype and the reproductive system of the species. The study also presents a rare opportunity to see their vicious predatory practices, catching a giant water bug larva attacking and killing a small ...
    July 31, 2013 - Science Daily

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