👉 Hymenolepidids are a family of insects in the order Hemiptera, which includes the common and beautiful ladybirds, as well as many other fascinating insects. These insects have a long, slender body with three pairs of legs, and they use their strong, sharp stingers to attack their prey. The family Hymenolepididae is known for its unique characteristics such as the presence of two sets of wings (the male and female) and an elongated abdomen that