Meaning of the word "water bug" in English

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water bug

US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ ˌbʌɡ/
UK /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ ˌbʌɡ/
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Noun

1.

any of various insects that live in or on water, especially a large aquatic bug (family Belostomatidae) that can inflict a painful bite

Example:
I saw a large water bug swimming in the pond.
Some people confuse cockroaches with water bugs.
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