"Bugs"

[Dr. James Adams]

Listers,

    I think most entomologists are aware of the fact that *true* bugs 
(sensu stricto) are Heteroptera (or Hemiptera, depending on your 
classification scheme), but I am also almost certain that all of us 
talk or have talked about the "bugs" (sensu lato) that we work on.  I 
just wanted to put in my two cents worth about Ernst's comment to 
Sarah.  I personally think it is appropriate for a grade-schooler to 
use the term bug however she wants to (I know *I* do!).

    James