Lethocerus maximus
| Lethocerus maximus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hemiptera |
| Suborder: | Heteroptera |
| Family: | Belostomatidae |
| Genus: | Lethocerus |
| Species: | L. maximus |
| Binomial name | |
| Lethocerus maximus De Carlo, 1938[1] | |
| Synonyms[1][2] | |
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Lethocerus maximus is a species of giant water bug in the genus Lethocerus.[1] It is native to South America, but can also be found in the Caribbean.[2]
It and the related L. grandis are the largest true bugs in the world, with L. maximus reaching lengths of up to 11.5 cm (4.53 in).[3]
References
- 1 2 3 "Lethocerus maximus De Carlo, 1938". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 2026-02-01.
- 1 2 "Lethocerus maximus De Carlo, 1938". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ↑ "Largest aquatic insect". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
External links
Media related to Lethocerus maximus at Wikimedia Commons