These bugs are very useful in keeping your Tyrant alive. And also adds great supporting attacks in HtH. These bugs usually are found next to a Hive Tyrant. But they can be attached to Carnifex. The key these bugs lay in the "Shoot the Big One" rule. This rule allows the opponent to always target the any bug brood on the board, within LOS restrictions. But when a guard is taken, the Hive Tyrant can not be single out.

Heavy weapons as the most effective against these bugs. But remember these bugs are protecting something more dangerous then them selves. High strength weapons and low AP are the best to use. Normal squad weapons will have difficulty breaking through the bug’s armor. Devastator squads are ideal for taking down these bugs, along with Lances and Las Cannons.