Holoptilinae


The Holoptilinae are a subfamily of Reduviidae known as feather-legged bugs or ant wolves. Several members of the subfamily specialize on ants. About 16 genera are known, with about 80 species described. Species in the Holoptilini tribe possess a specialized organ called a trichome to attract ants.
Three tribes are included in the subfamily - Aradellini, Dasycnemini, and Holoptilini.

Genera