Mom,
I found this bug today in the parking lot at Barnes & Noble. It's HUGE! We're putting a picture on this too so that you can see what it looks like. We tried to search for it on the website you used, but it we couldn't find it on there, so we looked it up on google. It can eat fish and even frogs. It's bite is a little painful (immobilizes their small prey). Luckily it was dead when we found it so it didn't accidentally bite us. They live in shallow ponds and swamps, so it probably came out during the storm. It uses the thing sticking out of it's back end to get air.
p.s. Eliza wouldn't touch it. So, I (Michelle), who do not like bugs, had to put it in a bag to take home and take the pictures. gross.
It's called: Giant water bug (Lethocerus americanus)
3 comments:
Eliza and Michelle,
WOW! I'm proud of both of you (especially you, Michelle!) for handling such a gross water bug. It's pretty cool looking. I'll have to keep you updated on native bats and tarantulas to Utah.(my work research at the moment)
Love ya gals,
Brigitta
Miss Eliza Jane,
I am so impressed by how brave you are AND your curiosity. Even though I am toooo many miles away, I am grossed out by the mere thought of it! Of all the things you can bring Auntie D when you see me next, NO BUGS! :)
Miss you girlie!
Be good! Love you!
Dyan
gross!
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