Not a clue(South Dakota)

charlesdarwin
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Not a clue(South Dakota) Apr 26, 2012 8:50:14 GMT -8

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Post by charlesdarwin on Apr 26, 2012 8:50:14 GMT -8

This thing fell out of the air near me while I was at work with a loud enough thump to get my attention I think it is the biggest insect I have ever seen

hence why I was curious what it is.

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thanos
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Not a clue(South Dakota) Apr 26, 2012 9:07:45 GMT -8

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Post by thanos on Apr 26, 2012 9:07:45 GMT -8

It's a Lethocerus sp. (Heteroptera; Belostomatidae). They are aquatic and predatory and can be seen at night flying at lights near lakes,rivers,etc. They have worldwide distribution and I have cought here in Greece a few giant specimens.

Thanos

charlesdarwin New Member Posts: 2	Not a clue(South Dakota) Apr 26, 2012 10:29:38 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by charlesdarwin on Apr 26, 2012 10:29:38 GMT -8 Awesome thanks!

ckswank Full Member Posts: 239 Country: USA	Not a clue(South Dakota) Apr 26, 2012 20:07:31 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ckswank on Apr 26, 2012 20:07:31 GMT -8 Be careful, they can inflict a fairly painful bite when handled. Down here in the southern US they are commonly called "toe biters"!
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Post by charlesdarwin on Apr 26, 2012 8:50:14 GMT -8

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