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Water Bug (Noun)

Small light-brown cockroach brought to United States from Europe; a common household pest.

Nouns denoting animals.

The American cockroach, also known as the water bug, is often found near sources of moisture.
Water bugs can enter homes through cracks and crevices, making it difficult to completely eliminate them.
To get rid of the water bugs infesting her kitchen, Sarah called a local pest control service.
Boric acid and insecticides have been commonly used to kill water bugs in households.
After moving into her new apartment, Emily was unpleasantly surprised to discover water bugs crawiling around her bathroom sink.

A true bug: large aquatic bug adapted to living in or on the surface of water.

Nouns denoting animals.

The water bug splashed and scurried across the surface of the pond, leaving behind a trail of ripples.
As we sat on the dock, we watched a giant water bug crawl out of the lake and onto a nearby lily pad.
Water bugs are quite common in freshwater habitats and can be an important food source for fish and birds.
The water bug's distinctive oval-shaped body glistened in the sunlight, its dark coloration allowing it to blend in with the surrounding water.
While exploring the lake, we noticed a large water bug clinging to a piece of submerged vegetation, its long antennae swaying gently in the current.