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hemipteran vs leaf bug

leaf bug vs hemipteran

hemipteran and leaf bug both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hemipteran Yes No No No
leaf bug Yes No No No
As nouns, leaf bug is a hyponym of hemipteran; that is, leaf bug is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hemipteran:
  • hemipteran: insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis
  • leaf bug: small bright-colored insect that feeds on plant juices
hemipteran (noun) leaf bug (noun)
insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis small bright-colored insect that feeds on plant juices
Difference between hemipteran and leaf bug

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