Hemipteron (Noun)
Meaning
Insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Hemipterons, such as aphids and cicadas, are commonly found in gardens and forests, feeding on plant sap.
- The insect order Hemiptera includes a wide range of hemipterons, from tiny leafhoppers to large, loud cicadas.
- The forewings of hemipterons are often brightly colored and patterned, serving as a warning to potential predators.
- Many species of hemipterons are important agricultural pests, causing significant damage to crops and gardens.
- Biologists have identified over 80,000 known species of hemipterons, with many more still awaiting discovery and classification.