Giant Water Bug

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Common Name:  Giant Water Bug

Latin Name:  Lethocerus americanus

Length:  50 mm

Range: Throughout Alberta

Habitat:  Marshes and slow flowing waters

Time of year seen:  Summer  (Additional Sightings)

Diet: Insects, fish and tadpoles

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Location: Calgary, AB
Date: Aug. 1, 2005

        

                        

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