Australasian Giant Water Bug

Lethocerus insulanus is a species of giant water bug of the family Belostomatidae. Its common name is the Australian giant water bug, but it is also called the electric light bug or giant fishkiller. These names are also used for various other members of the family, including the other Australian species, L. distinctifemur, which is similar to L. insulanus.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Australasian Giant Water Bug being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Lethocerus cordofanus
• Lethocerus patruelis
• Lethocerus annulipes
• Lethocerus uhleri
• Benacus griseus
• Lethocerus maximus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Hemiptera

Family

Belostomatidae

Genus

Lethocerus

Species

Lethocerus insulanus

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