Toe-Biter

Subject:  What is this?
Geographic location of the bug:  Manchester, Michigan
Date: 09/28/2021
Time: 09:21 AM EDT
Your letter to the bugman:  I found this scary looking bug in my garage this morning.  About 3 inches long.
How you want your letter signed:  Sue

Toe-Biter

Dear Sue,
This is an aquatic predatory True Bug known as a Giant Water Bug, and it is generally found not far from a source of water.  Toe-Biter is a common name because of the large number of swimmers and waders who have been bitten while in the water.  Because they are attracted to electric lights, often in great numbers, they are also called Electric Light Bugs.

Thank you for answering on the water bug.  I had never seen one before.  Scary looking.

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