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Giant water bugs are commonly found in ponds and slowly moving fresh waters. It normally feeds on other pond organisms such as aquatic insects, crustaceans, molluscs, small fish and tadpoles. Adult insects do not breathe under water, therefore, returns to the surface to breathe through the two short respiratory tubes at the tip of the abdomen. Swimming is accomplished by means of flattened hindlegs that are modified for this purpose and resembles oars such legs are called “natatorial legs”. The powerful forelegs are tipped with a curved hook shaped claw and are used to grasp and hold prey, then inject a poison fluid in the prey by piercing and sucking type of mouth parts. They are frequently attracted towards light at night hence one of their common name “Electric light bug”. The bugs are also called “Toe biter” as they have been known to deliver a painful bite to the odd lower appendages when carelessly handled. During the period of drought (Year 2003) in the Avadh area of Eastern Uttar Pradesh these bugs were recognized as dangerous creation named “Muh Nuchawa”.