Hemiptera

noun plural

He·​mip·​tera hi-ˈmip-tə-rə 

: a large order of insects (as the true bugs) that have mouthparts adapted to piercing and sucking and usually two pairs of wings, undergo an incomplete metamorphosis, and include many important pests

hemipteran

-tə-rən 

noun

hemipterous

-tə-rəs 

adjective