👉 Aplysids are a group of small, arthropod animals that include ants, flies, bees, and some species of spiders. They have soft, sticky exoskeletons that help them in their habitat, which includes soil, wood, and other organic materials. These insects play important roles in pollination cycles by transferring pollen from one plant to another. Aplysiidae is a specific subfamily within the larger class Apylidae, which also includes ants and flies.