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Giant Water Bug (Lethocerus indicus) / Southeast Asia

Lethocerus indicus is a giant water bug in the family Belostomatidae, native to South and Southeast Asia, as well as southeast China, the Ryukyu Islands, and New Guinea.

Belostomatidae is a family of freshwater hemipteran insects. They are aggressive predators that stalk, capture, and feed on fish, amphibians, as well as aquatic invertebrates such as snails and crustaceans.

Lethocerus indicus is well known as an edible species in a number of different Southeast Asian cuisines. The taste of the flight muscles is often compared to sweet scallops or shrimp.

Frame Size : 11"x9", wall hanging

Giant Water Bug

C$75.00Price

Each specimen is unique and may slightly differ from the photo due to its natural origins and hand-framed presentation. Please note that bat products can only be shipped within Canada.

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