 The Hemiptera / hɛˈmɪptərə / or true bugs are an order of insects comprising around 50 @,@ 000 – 80 @,@ 000 species of groups such as the cicadas , aphids , planthoppers , leafhoppers , and shield bugs . They range in size from 1 mm ( 0 @.@ 04 in ) to around 15 cm ( 6 in ) , and share certain features such as sucking mouthparts and forewings that are modified into leathery wing covers ( the “ called the “).
They are found in size from 1 mm ( 0.04 in ) to around 15 cm ( 6 in ) , and share certain features such