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African Giant Water Bug

Lethocerus cordofanus

About

A massive aquatic predatory bug with powerful raptorial forelegs for catching prey. It can grow to over 80 mm and is one of the largest insects found in East African freshwater habitats.

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Did You Know?

It can deliver an extremely painful bite with its piercing-sucking mouthparts, injecting enzymes that liquefy prey tissues for consumption.