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Patrick Pester

UNBELIEVABLE: Giant toe biter water bugs discovered in cyprus for the 1st time - Caught on Camera

Adult giant water bug.

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 bird-eating species that can grow to around 4.7 inches (12 centimeters) long. Researchers discovered the fearsome bugs with the help of swimmers on the island's east coast and warned the public to look out for more.

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