Watch Bugs & Other Hemipterans

Live-action footage highlights the distinguishing characteristic of heteropterans, rigid forewings covering tiny back wings and a piercing tool used for feeding. Omnivorous, carnivorous, and vegetarian species are introduced, including firebugs, shield bugs, cabbage bugs, water striders, saucer bugs, and the water stick insect. Examples of Homoptera, such as aphids, white flies, and cicadas, complete the introduction to these prolific groups, which together form the order hemipterans and include 35,000 different species.

Bugs & Other Hemipterans is a 2007 documentary with a runtime of 9 minutes.