What's That Bug? does not endorse extermination

Giant Water Bug

Posted by August 10th, 2004 at 12:00 am

Categories

Toe Biters and other Aquatic True Bugs

Tags

Mystery Bug in Northern Vermont
This bug appeared on the porch screen of our cottage in Westmore, Vermont (Bald Hill Pond area) elevation ~1900 ft in July, 2003 any ideas what it is? It also has wings since it flew.
Allan MacDonald

toebiter allen Giant Water Bug

Hi Allen
You have a Giant Water Bug or Electric Light Bug, also known as a Toe-Biter. They rightly earned all of their common names, and they can deliver a nasty bite.

Related Posts

 

Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. You can also subscribe without commenting.

Post a Comment

You must be logged in to post a comment.