Pentatomomorpha

Pronunciation
/PEN-tat-uh-MOR-fuh/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Pentatomomorpha
Plural
Pentatomomorpha

Definition

A superfamily within the order Hemiptera, which includes true bugs characterized by a prominent, often shield-shaped, scutellum. They are primarily phytophagous and include a substantial number of families with around 16,000 described species.

Etymology

From Greek 'penta' meaning 'five' and 'tomos' meaning 'section', referring to the segmentation.

Example

The Pentatomomorpha, including stink bugs, are important agricultural pests.

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