Definitions for belostomatidae
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1. Belostomatidae, family Belostomatidaenoun

   water bugs

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1. Belostomatidae

   Belostomatidae is a family of freshwater hemipteran insects known as giant water bugs or colloquially as toe-biters, Indian toe-biters, electric-light bugs, alligator ticks, or alligator fleas (in Florida). They are the largest insects in the order Hemiptera. There are about 170 species found in freshwater habitats worldwide, with more than 110 in the Neotropics, more than 20 in Africa, almost as many in the Nearctic, and far fewer elsewhere. These predators are typically encountered in freshwater ponds, marshes and slow-flowing streams. Most species are at least 2 cm (0.8 in) long, although smaller species, down to 0.9 cm (0.35 in), also exist. The largest are members of the genus Lethocerus, which can exceed 12 cm (4.5 in) and nearly reach the length of some of the largest beetles in the world. Giant water bugs are a popular food in parts of Asia.

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1. belostomatidae

   Belostomatidae is a family of freshwater hemipteran insects, commonly known as giant water bugs or toe-biters. They are the largest insects in the order Hemiptera, and are known for their formidable hunting and defensive capabilities. They are typically found in freshwater ponds, marshes or slow moving streams, and some species are known to have a painful, venomous bite which they use for hunting and self-defense.

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1. Belostomatidae

   Belostomatidae is a family of insects in the order Hemiptera, known as giant water bugs or colloquially as toe-biters, electric-light bugs and Alligator Ticks or Fleas. They are the largest insects in the order Hemiptera, and occur worldwide, with most of the species in North America, South America, Northern Australia and East Asia. They are typically encountered in freshwater streams and ponds. Most species are relatively large with some of the largest, such as Lethocerus, exceeding 12 cm, and nearly reaching the dimensions of some of the larger beetles in the world. Giant water bugs are a popular food in Thailand.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of belostomatidae in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of belostomatidae in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belostomatidae
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