Heteroptera example sentences
Related (5): hemiptera, cicadas, aphids, leafhoppers, lygaeidae
Het·er·op·ter·a
noun entomology
Heteroptera (plural noun) · heteroptera (plural noun)
- a group of true bugs comprising those in which the forewings are nonuniform, having a thickened base and membranous tip. The predatory and water bugs belong to this group, as well as many plant bugs. Compare with Homoptera
- bugs of the Heteroptera group:
Synonyms
Homoptera"Heteroptera" Example Sentences
1. Heteroptera is an order of insects that includes the true bugs.2. This insect order includes over 40,000 species of bugs.
3. The heteroptera order is divided into four suborders.
4. Heteroptera are found in a variety of habitats, from deserts to forests.
5. The most common heteroptera are the cicadas, aphids, and stink bugs.
6. Many heteroptera feed on plants, but some are predatory.
7. Heteroptera have piercing-sucking mouthparts and two pairs of wings.
8. The forewings of heteroptera are thick and leathery, and the hindwings are membranous.
9. Some heteroptera species have wings that are reduced or absent.
10. Heteroptera are important in many ecosystems as they are predators, parasites, and pollinators.
11. The true bugs are a type of heteroptera that includes plant-feeding species.
12. The shield bugs are a type of heteroptera that feed on plants and other small insects.
13. The water bugs are a type of heteroptera that are adapted to living in water.
14. The assassin bugs are a type of heteroptera that feed on other insects.
15. The seed bugs are a type of heteroptera that feed on the seeds of plants.
16. Heteroptera are found in all parts of the world, from tropical to temperate regions.
17. Many species of heteroptera are beneficial to humans, as they help control pests.
18. Heteroptera are also important for their role in pollinating plants and dispersing seeds.
19. Heteroptera are used as food by humans in some parts of the world.
20. Heteroptera can be a nuisance to humans, as some species are pests of crops.
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