Water bugs look like big cockroaches, but they're a completely different species. And they bite. Here's how to tell these two insects apart.

The giant water bug is a predatory insect that hunts aquatic creatures. This bug has sharp mouthparts that deliver a painful bite to prey and humans. Many people call the giant water bug a “toe biter” ...

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Q: My friend sent me a picture of a large bug she saw today outside BJs. Said it was as long as palm of her hand. What is it? A: Sounds frightening! I suppose that it was dead, as a giant water bug, ...

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A new visitor was reported on the coast of Cyprus, thanks to the growing power of citizen science. Researchers collected information and specimens through personal communication with amateur ...