hemiptera
/hɪˈmɪptərə/
noun
- An order of insects that includes bugs, cicadas, aphids, and leafhoppers, characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts.
- Students in entomology class studied the diversity of Hemiptera.
- The bed bug is a member of the order Hemiptera.
- Hemiptera includes many pests that damage crops by sucking plant juices.