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It is a parasitic insect found in most tropical and sub-tropical climates. In its parasitic phase it has significant impact on its hosts, which include humans and certain other mammalian species. A parasitical infestation of T. penetrans is called tungiasis. Jiggers are often confused with chiggers, a type of mite.
Naucoridae is a small family of insects commonly known as the creeping water bugs and saucer bugs. They are similar in appearance and behavior to Belostomatidae (giant water bugs), but considerably smaller, at 0.5–2 cm (0.2–0.8 in) long. Naucoridae are found around the world, but the greatest diversity is in tropical regions.
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Kerria lacca is a species of insect in the family Kerriidae, the lac insects. These are in the superfamily Coccoidea, the scale insects. This species is perhaps the most commercially important lac insect, being a main source of lac, a resin which can be refined into shellac and other products. [1] This insect is native to Asia. [2]
Belostoma is a genus of insects in the hemipteran family Belostomatidae, known colloquially as giant water bugs.Members of this genus are native to freshwater habitats in the Americas, with the greatest species richness in tropical South America. [1]
Like other species in this family, Acanthaspis obscura is a predatory species. [1] They may feed on insects much larger than them and have a venomous fluid which paralyses and kills their prey within seconds of being bitten.
Goliath beetles are among the largest insects on Earth, if measured in terms of size, bulk and weight. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] They are members of subfamily Cetoniinae , within the family Scarabaeidae . [ 1 ] Goliath beetles can be found in many of Africa 's tropical forests , [ 1 ] where they feed primarily on tree sap and fruit.
Most adults have wingspans between 1–6 in (2.5–15.2 cm), but some tropical species such as the Atlas moth (Attacus atlas) may have wingspans up to 12 in (30 cm). Together with certain Noctuidae , Saturniidae contains the largest Lepidoptera and some of the largest extant insects .