Stenocephalidae
- Pronunciation
- /sten-o-SEF-al-id-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Stenocephalidae
- Plural
- Stenocephalidae
Definition
A family of true bugs belonging to the order Hemiptera. They are characterized by their unique head structure.
Etymology
From Greek 'stenos', meaning 'narrow', and 'kephalē', meaning 'head'.
Example
Stenocephalidae species are often found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Stenocephalidae are part of the infraorder Pentatomomorpha.