Prosorrhyncha

Pronunciation
/proh-sor-RIN-khuh/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Prosorrhynch
Plural
Prosorrhyncha

Definition

A suborder of insects within the order Hemiptera, characterized by their piercing-sucking mouthparts used mainly for feeding on plant sap.

Etymology

From Greek 'pro-', meaning 'before', and 'rhin-', meaning 'nose'.

Example

Members of the Prosorrhyncha suborder include insects commonly found in tropical regions and are known for feeding on plant sap.

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