Family: Alydidae (broad-headed bugs)

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Alydids have large broad triangular heads and are relatively slender. Members of the largest subfamily Alydinae feed on fallen pods from Acacia trees and pods of other members of the Fabaceae.

Mirperus jaculus (Alydinae) in fynbos [photo Hamish Robertson]	Ant-like nymph of Euthetus (Alydinae) found running on ground in fynbos.[photo Hamish Robertson]
Adult of Euthetus sp., also found on ground. [photo Hamish Robertson]