The Harpactorinae are a large subfamily of the Reduviidae (assassin bugs). About 300 genera and 2,000 species worldwide have been described.[1] Some of the species of the genera Zelus, Pselliopus, Sinea, and Apiomerus are of interest as biological pest control agents.[2]
The genera of six tribes include:
New World resin bugs: auth. Amyot & Audinet-Serville, 1843
African resin bugs: auth. Miller, 1959
Asia, Australia; auth. Stål, 1859. Approximately 13 genera including:
Oriental resin bugs: auth. Stål, 1859
A partial list of genera in this tribe includes:
(synonym: Rhaphidosomini Distant, 1904)
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.
