Nabidae
Damsel Bugs
The Naidae are generally considered agiculturally beneficial insects as many are voracious predators of pest species such as aphids and caterpillars. There are over 400 species worldwide.
Ant Damsel Bug (Himacerus mirmicoides) nymph - West Glamorgan, Wales - July 2011
Marsh Damsel Bug (Nabis limbatus) - Cheshire, England - August 2009
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