(Reduviidae) It is a global family of bugs that includes slightly less than 6,900 species distributed into more than 980 genera. Almost all species of this family are predators. They usually seize their prey using their forelegs. Adults and young stages of this family are found in the various environments provided their prey is available. For example, in garbage, in dead or living plants, under stones or in trees. Some species live in caves. Species of this family hide and pounce on their prey in a sudden move. Prey are diversified. Some species suck blood of vertebrates, including rodents and birds.
