Heterogastridae
- Pronunciation
- /HET-er-oh-GAS-truh-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Heterogastrid
- Plural
- Heterogastrids
Definition
A family of true bugs (Hemiptera) characterized by their preference for feeding on grasses, particularly wild grasses.
Etymology
From Greek 'heteros', meaning 'different', and 'gastros', meaning 'stomach'. This refers to potential variations within their feeding adaptations.
Example
Members of the Heterogastridae family are often found in grasslands where they feed on various species of wild grasses.