👉 Blasticotomidae are a family of insects that includes the caterpillars of the genus "Caterpillaria" and the adults of the genus "Gallus." They are characterized by their small size, with females ranging from 1 to 3 millimeters in length. The term "blasticotomidae" refers to these small, elongated insects that possess a strong exoskeleton, which is typically made up of a series of plates and bands.