Explaining Insects 🦋 on Instagram: "Water bugs are large aquatic insects from the family Belostomatidae, often called giant water bugs or toe-biters. They live in freshwater habitats like ponds, lakes, marshes, and slow-moving streams. Known for their strong front legs, they grab prey such as small fish, tadpoles, insects, and even small amphibians. Despite looking similar to cockroaches, they are true bugs, not roaches. Water bugs can deliver a painful bite when handled, using their sharp beak