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Hemipterous

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of insects of the order Hemiptera, which typically have forewings that are thickened at the base and membranous at the tip (such as bugs and aphids).

Sense 1: Pertaining to the order Hemiptera.

Sense 2: Resembling or characteristic of bugs or aphids.

Examples:

1. The ladybug is a well-known hemipterous insect.
2. Hemipterous bugs suck sap from plants by piercing their tissues.
3. The hemipterous aphids have caused damage to the crop.

Related products:

• Books about Hemiptera Insects
• Bug Identification Guides