heteropteran Entomology [ ˌhɛtə'rɒpt(ə)r(ə)n ]
■ noun a bug of the group Heteroptera, comprising those, such as water bugs, in which the forewings are non-uniform, having a thickened base and membranous tip. Compare with homopteran .
■ adjective relating to heteropterans.
Derivatives
heteropterous adjective
Origin
from mod. L. Heteroptera , from Gk heteros 'other' + pteron 'wing'.