Lethocerus americanus  (Giant Water Bug)

Photo of Lethocerus americanus by Rosemary Jorna

© Rosemary Jorna (Photo ID #116951)

Photographer's Submitted Details

Photo Location Sooke River
Photographer Rosemary Jorna
Habitat Gravel & rock riverbed
Photo Date July 17, 2018
Upload Date July 17, 2018
Elevation (m)
Latitude 48.4161216666667
Longitude -123.713783333333
Photo ID # 116951
Comments We spotted this giant water bug underwater on a rock and then the signal cray fish scurry under the rock. The water bug went after it and seconds later dragged it out and proceeded with dinner. The crayfish looked as if it had recently moulted