This volume treats one of the more neglected families of Heteroptera in Denmark. The 77 presently known species are dealt with in detail, and the book is all the way through illustrated with fantastic beautiful colour photos. Distribution maps to all species. Introductory chapters on: Historical background & evolution history; Systematics and nomenclature; Habitus; Life cycle; Food; Enemies & defence; Habitats; Status of the Danish Lygaeidae; Distribution; How to study these bugs. This is the first ever complete study of the Danish Lydaeidae.