Phymatidae

plural noun

Phy·​mat·​i·​dae

fīˈmatəˌdē

: a family of short stocky carnivorous bugs that have strong thick forelegs, live chiefly in or about flowers, and feed on other insects see ambush bug

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Phymata, type genus + -idae

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