"electric light bug" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: electric light bugs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=electric light bug}} electric light bug (plural electric light bugs)
  1. A North American aquatic true bug, Lethocerus americanus, which attracts attention when attracted to lights due to its large size. Categories (lifeform): True bugs Synonyms: toe biter Related terms: electric light

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