Ontario is home to all manners of fearsome critters, including one that ranks as the largest insect in all of Canada, packing a painful punch that wi…
Ontario is home to all manners of fearsome critters, including one that ranks as the largest insect in all of Canada, packing a painful punch that will make you think twice about wading into the water this spring.The giant water bug makes its home in ponds, lakes and wetlands in a range that extends from coast to coast. Their native range spans throughout Ontario , including a dense population in the southern reaches of the province and regular sightings stretching far into the north.
It is this gruesome strike that has earned giant water bugs terrifying nicknames like toe biter and fish killer. The species is also known for carrying its eggs on its back, adding to the creature's already alien-like appearance. And with winter now in the books and an unusually warm March upon us, the first giant water bugs of the season have already been spotted in Ontario., marking the first two sightings reported on the social network biodiversity app iNaturalist in 2025. Both sightings occurred in areas where the critters have been known to inhabit in previous years.
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