Belostomatidae (Giant Water Bugs)

Belostomatidae is a family of freshwater hemipteran insects known as giant water bugs or colloquially as toe-biters, Indian toe-biters, electric-light bugs, alligator ticks, or alligator fleas (in Florida). They are the largest insects in the order Hemiptera, and occur worldwide, with most of the species in North America, South America, Northern Australia, and East Asia. They are typically encountered in freshwater streams and ponds. Most species are at least 2 cm (0.8 in) long, although smaller species also exist. The largest are members of the genus Lethocerus, which can exceed 12 cm (4.5 in) and nearly reach the length of some of the largest beetles in the world. Giant water bugs are a popular food in parts of Asia.
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== Genus and Species ==
* Lethocerus (22 species)
** Lethocerus americanus
** Lethocerus angustipe
** Lethocerus annulipes
** Lethocerus bruchi
** Lethocerus camposi
** Lethocerus collosicus
** Lethocerus cordofanus
** Lethocerus delpontei
** Lethocerus dilatus
** Lethocerus distinctifemur
** Lethocerus grandis
** Lethocerus indicus
** Lethocerus insulanus (Giant Water Bug)
** Lethocerus jimenezasuai
** Lethocerus maximus
** Lethocerus mazzai
** Lethocerus medius
** Lethocerus melloleitaoi
** Lethocerus oculatus
** Lethocerus patruelis
** Lethocerus truxali
** Lethocerus uhleri