Definition

1. Noun:
   • Family Belostomatidae: A taxonomic family of insects within the order Hemiptera, commonly known as giant water bugs. These are large, predatory, aquatic insects found in freshwater habitats worldwide.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The family Belostomatidae includes some of the largest aquatic insects.
  • Members of the family Belostomatidae are known for their painful bite.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific classification: The term is used in formal biological taxonomy to group specific genera of water bugs.
  • The species was reclassified within the family Belostomatidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Belostomatid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Belostomatidae; pertaining to this family.
  • The belostomatid exhibited typical predatory behavior.

Synonyms

• Giant water bugs: The common name for insects in this family.
• Electric light bugs: A colloquial name for some large species attracted to lights.

Related Terms (Contextual)

• Hemiptera: The insect order to which this family belongs.
• Nepidae (water scorpions): A related family of aquatic bugs.
• Predatory insect: Describes the feeding behavior characteristic of this family.

Noun

1. water bugs