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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.
  • (hemiptera) insects of the order Hemiptera; true bugs: in many hemiptera the wings are held together in flight

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Greek hēmi- 'half' + pteron 'wing' (because of the forewing structure, partly hardened at the base and partly membranous)

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