heteropter

/hɛtərˈɒptər/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a suborder of insects in the order Hemiptera, specifically the true bugs with distinct hindwings.

“The entomologist studied the behavior of various heteropters in the forest ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • bug
  • hemipteran
  • true bug

Antonyms

  • homopteran