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Brazilian Toe Biter
Stanley Jones

Brazilian Toe Biter (Lethocerus maximus)

Brazilian Toe Biter also known as the Giant Water Bug (Lethocerus maximus: Belostomatidae) They get to 11.0 cm (4.3 in) long. This specimen was at its maximum size. South Wild, south of Pocon, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Adjacent to to the Pixaim River. Riverine with wetlands and cerrado at ca. 128 m (420 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Adjacent to to the Pixaim River. Riverine with wetlands and cerrado at ca. 128 m (420 ft) elevation.
Location
Lethocerus maximus
Date taken
August 2015
Scientific name
Lethocerus maximus
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
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:eek!: Are they well named Stanley?!!!

Gosh that's an enormous bug, isn't it. A super picture you've taken of this guy such great detail.

Well spotted and captured my friend.
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
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One that I would not like to have around, LOL ... great post, Stanley ...
 
drkishore
I would keep a safe distance from this gigantic monster!!!! Excellent capture Stanley!!!
 
mags1967
would not like to be barefooted around this one stanley mind you i never go in the water barefooted.all the best margaret.
 

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