PyrrhocoridaeÃÂ is a family ofÃÂ insectsÃÂ with more than 300 species world-wide. Many are red coloured and are known asÃÂ red bugsÃÂ and some species are calledÃÂ cotton stainersÃÂ because their feeding activities leave an indelible yellow-brownish stain onÃÂ cottonÃÂ crops.