I prefixed the title 'NFR' because this bug is not aquatic (as far as I know). For background, the last couple of years I have been bitten by something that has left a knot in my leg and itch beyond any friggin' mosquito or black fly bite I've ever had. The itch last a week and spreads out several inches from the bite. A couple of weeks ago I felt something on my calf and flicked one of these off. It was definitely attached (note the pinchers). This proceeded as described above and even woke me up a few nights. These bites have come when sitting on the patio, so all the furniture got a dose of Raid today.
Anyway, this critter is between 1/4" and 3/8". I would love to know what this bug is. In the picture the bug walked up on a plate that had cheese on it and is eating a crumb.
Anyway, this critter is between 1/4" and 3/8". I would love to know what this bug is. In the picture the bug walked up on a plate that had cheese on it and is eating a crumb.
