What is another word for hemipteron?

Pronunciation: [hˈɛmɪptəɹən] (IPA)

Hemipterons are insects that belong to the order Hemiptera, which includes true bugs, cicadas, and aphids. Some common synonyms for hemipteron are bugs, plant lice, cicadas, and shield bugs. These insects have piercing and sucking mouthparts, which they use to suck the sap from plants or to feed on other insects. They have a characteristic wing structure with half of the wings sleek and the other half thickened. Although often seen as pests, many of these insects play vital roles in ecosystems, such as pollination, natural pest control, and nutrient cycling. Hemipterons are a fascinating group of insects to study and observe, with their diverse behaviors and unique adaptations.

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Usage examples for Hemipteron

This species, originally described by Hodgson as hemipteron nipalensis, was confounded by Gray and others with P. ruficeps, Swainson, and subsequently rediscriminated and described by Blanford as P. mandellii.
"The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1"
Allan O. Hume

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