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Abedus herberti
toe biter, ferocious water bug
Abedus herberti is a flightless giant water bug native to streams in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Adults measure 2–4 cm and are known for male parental care, where females attach eggs to the male's back and he carries them until hatching. The species is a sit-and-wait predator that captures prey with raptorial front legs and subdues it with venomous saliva. It has been documented in zoo displays and is consumed as food in some cultures, marketed as "Mexican caviar."