The True Bugs: Insects in the Order Hemiptera is a book.

The insects in this order vary in size, shape and colour.There are 6000 described species in Australia.All hemipterans share the same features and the name means 'half wing'.

The young of hemipterans are small.Some bugs can be mistaken for beetles because they have mouth parts similar to beetles.

The true bugs are divided into 3 suborders.

The true bugs have forewings that are hardened at the base and tips.They are hiding the membranous hind wings.The proboscis and head can move forward.

The forewings of the Hoppers are held like a tent over the abdomen.The proboscis points down and back.

Most bugs are wingless and have soft bodies.Their heads and proboscis' point in opposite directions.They cover themselves with wax or froth to prevent their soft bodies from drying out.