Found 2 items, similar to water scorpion.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: water scorpion water scorpion n : long-legged aquatic insect having the front legs fitted for seizing and holding prey and the abdomen extended by a long breathing tube
English → English (gcide) Definition: water scorpion Nepa \Ne"pa\, n. [L. nepa scorpion.] (Zo["o]l.) A genus of aquatic hemipterous insects. The species feed upon other insects and are noted for their voracity; -- called also scorpion bug and water scorpion. [1913 Webster]