hemipteran Entomology [ hɛ'mɪpt(ə)r(ə)n ]
■ noun an insect of the large order Hemiptera or bugs, which includes aphids, cicadas, and leafhoppers.
■ adjective relating to hemipterans.
Derivatives
hemipterous adjective
Origin
from mod. L. Hemiptera , from Gk hēmi- 'half' + pteron 'wing' (because of the forewing structure, partly hardened at the base and partly membranous).