Heteroptera stamp catalogue

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Bugs are insects from the suborder Heteroptera. They have a snout to suck out plant juices or animals. At first glance they look a bit like beetles. They are often recognizable by the triangular shield between the wings. More

Bugs are insects from the suborder Heteroptera. They are related to the cicadas, the aphids, the aphids and mealybugs. They have a snout, which is used to suck plant juices. The robbers use the snout to suck out other animals. At first glance they look a bit like beetles. They are often recognizable by the triangular shield between the wings. Unlike beetles (and butterflies), they have incomplete metamorphosis. This means that the young animals look almost the same as the adult animals. However, they cannot fly yet. The adults use the membranous hind wings to fly. The hardened forewings protect the hindwings. They are often inconspicuous in color and therefore well camouflaged. There are also varieties with striking colors, often to emphasize the inedibility. Many species of bugs have stink glands. There are about 40,000 species, of which over 600 occur in the Netherlands. A number of them live in or on the water, such as the boatswain, the rod bug, the water scorpion and the speed skaters. The latter is less popular than the human form. Bugs are therefore not often depicted on postage stamps.

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Beetle (1953)