Piesmatidae
- Pronunciation
- /PIES-ma-TID-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Piesmatidae
- Plural
- Piesmatidae
Definition
A family of true bugs belonging to the order Hemiptera. They are small and usually feed on plants.
Full guide
Read the full Piesmatidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
Named after the Greek words 'piesma' meaning 'pressed down' and '-idae' denoting a family.
Example
Piesmatidae bugs are often found on host plants, sucking sap from stems.