The next time you hop into a lake and feel a painful pinch on your toe, it could be a giant water bug. These bugs, also known as Lethocerus americanus, belong to the Belostomatidae family. They are ...

This critter that’s present in North Texas waters is something you can’t always see, but you may feel. Have you ever heard of a Texas toe biter? This roach-looking insect has a sharp beak that brings ...

Giant water bugs that can deliver painful bites are invading the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, a study has found. The bugs, also called "toe biters," belong to the Lethocerus genus, which includes ...