1. Plural of heteropteran; insects of the suborder Heteroptera, commonly known as true bugs, characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts and incomplete metamorphosis.
Usage: scientific/technical term; plural form

Examples

• Heteropterans include familiar insects like stink bugs and assassin bugs.
• Many heteropterans are agricultural pests that damage crops by feeding on plant sap.
• Entomologists study heteropterans to understand their feeding behavior and ecology.
• Some heteropterans are aquatic, such as water striders and backswimmers.
• The diversity of heteropterans makes them an important group in insect classification.