Alydidae is a family of insects commonly known as broad-headed bugs or plant bugs. They are small to medium-sized insects, typically measuring between 5 to 15 millimeters in length. Alydidae insects have a distinctively broad head and a slender body, with long antennae and piercing-sucking mouthparts. They are found worldwide and are known to feed on a variety of plants, including crops and ornamental plants.