HEMIPTER

Noun

hemipter (plural hemipters)

(zoology) Any organism of the order Hemiptera, including cicadas, aphids, planthoppers, leafhoppers, and shield bugs.

Synonyms

• hemipteran

Source: Wiktionary


He*mip"ter, n. Etym: [Cf. F. hémiptères, pl.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: One of the Hemiptera.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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