hemipteral

/ˌhɛmɪpˈtɛrəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the hemiptera, an order of insects that includes true bugs.

“The hemipteral insects were studied in the laboratory by the team of scientists.”

2. noun

an insect belonging to the order hemiptera.

“The hemipteral was found on the leaf and was harmless to the plant.”

Synonyms

  • buggy
  • truebug

Antonyms

  • non-buggy
  • non-hemipteral