The Giant Mesquite Bug (Thasus neocalifornicus) is an insect in the family Coreidae, also known as leaf-footed bugs. This bug belongs to the class Insecta and phylum Arthropoda, and has a territorial reach in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is part of the Pentatomomorpha inf...
Giant water bugs are also known to play dead when threatened, a behavior is known asthanatosis. If you happen to scoop up a giant water bug in a dip net while exploring your local pond, don't be fooled! That dead water bug might just wake up and bite you. Where Giant Water Bugs L...
Leaf-Footed Bug With broad shoulders that resemble a warrior's armor, these bold bugs are straight-up intimidating. Still not scared yet? You will be. Oftentimes used as a defense mechanism, the Leaf-Footed Bug can make frightening loud noises when it's flying. They can also release smelly...