Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species whose resemblance to Darth Vader inspired its name.

Giant water bugs are freshwater insects that belong to the family Belostomatidae. Over 60 species of water bugs exist worldwide, and 20 of these species live in North America. What do water bugs ...

Also referred to as electric light bug, this giant water bug is described as a vicious hunter, praying on invertebrates, fish, turtles, and even birds. What is even scarier is as the largest ...

Scientists have newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species after purchasing crustaceans ... crustaceans is similar to many shallow-water cirolanids — the isopod family it belongs ...

Nothing epitomizes the mysteries and wonders of ocean life quite like a giant sea bug. Imagine a pale roly-poly the size of a muskrat wandering the seafloor. A team of researchers identified a new ...

The newly identified giant isopod has a head that looks eerily like the Sith Lord's iconic helmet from the "Star Wars" franchise.

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