toe biter

See also: toe-biter and toebiter

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Etymology

Referring to the powerful bite containing proteolytic enzymes.

Noun

toe biter (plural toe biters)

  1. (Canada, US) A large aquatic true bug with pincer-like front legs, Lethocerus americanus
    Synonyms: electric light bug, giant water bug
  2. Any other insect in the family Belastomatidae

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