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.

Tribes and genera

The genera of six tribes include:

Apiomerini

New World resin bugs: auth. Amyot & Audinet-Serville, 1843

Diaspidiini

African resin bugs: auth. Miller, 1959

Dicrotelini

Asia, Australia; auth. Stål, 1859. Approximately 13 genera including:

Ectinoderini

Oriental resin bugs: auth. Stål, 1859

Harpactorini

A partial list of genera in this tribe includes:

Rhaphidosomatini

(synonym: Rhaphidosomini Distant, 1904 )

Other Tribes