Giant water bugs are freshwater insects that belong to the family Belostomatidae. Over 60 species of water bugs exist worldwide, and 20 of these species live in North America. What do water bugs ...

“Great silver water beetles are often found in the Somerset ... but Mr Franklin described it as a “gentle giant” because it mostly scavenges plant material for food rather than as an ...

The UK’s heaviest beetle, the great silver water beetle is regarded as a gentle giant, rather than an aggressive predator, and mostly scavenges plant material for food. “It was a really ...

Also referred to as electric light bug, this giant water bug is described as a vicious hunter, praying on invertebrates, fish, turtles, and even birds. What is even scarier is as the largest ...

The search for the giant water lilies in the Brazilian Pantanal ... The flowers open after sunset, when the beetle that pollinates them is active. However, in addition to the beetles, huge swarms ...