Hemiptera
Pronunciation: /hɛˈmɪpt(ə)rə/
Definition of Hemiptera
noun
Entomology- a large order of insects that comprises the true bugs, which include aphids, cicadas, leafhoppers, and many others. They have piercing and sucking mouthparts and incomplete metamorphosis. See also Heteroptera, Homoptera.
Origin:
modern Latin (plural), from Greek hēmi- 'half' + pteron 'wing' (because of the forewing structure, partly hardened at the base and partly membranous)