Harpactorinae
The Harpactorinae are a large subfamily of the Reduviidae (assassin bugs). About 300 genera and 2,000 species worldwide have been described. Some of the species of the genera Zelus, Pselliopus, Sinea, and Apiomerus are of interest as biological pest control agents.
Harpactorinae | |
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assassin bug (Rhynocoris iracundus) with bee prey | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Hemiptera |
Suborder: | Heteroptera |
Infraorder: | Cimicomorpha |
Family: | Reduviidae |
Subfamily: | Harpactorinae Amyot and Serville, 1843 |
Tribes & Genera | |
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