25a (24a). Beak arises from front of head (Fig.A); basal
portion of fore wing usually
thickened and
leathery, but membranous at tip, the tips overlapping at rest (Fig.B)
[true
bugs]..........................................................................................Hemiptera / Heteroptera.…... 140
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A B
25b. Beak arises from hind part of head, often appearing to begin at
base of front legs; front
wings of
uniform texture throughout, the tips not, or only slightly, overlapping at rest
[leafhoppers & some
psyllids].....................................................................….......................Homoptera