1. Introduction to true bugs (Heteroptera) of the neotropics -- 2. Morphology, ontogeny, reproduction, and feeding of true bugs -- 3. Classification and biogeography of Neotropical true bugs -- 4. The unique-headed bugs (Enicocephalomorpha) -- 5. The minute litter bugs (Dipsocoromorpha) -- 6. The semi-aquatic gerromorphans -- 7. The true water bugs (Nepomorpha) -- 8. Shore bugs (Saldidae) -- 9. Minute pirate bugs (Anthocoridae and Lyctocoridae) -- 10. Plant bugs (Miridae) -- 11. Damsel bugs (Nabidae) -- 12. Assassin bugs (Reduviidae excluding Triatominae) -- 13. Hematophagous bugs (Reduviidae Triatominae) -- 14. Lace bugs (Tingidae) -- 15. Flat bugs (Aradidae) -- 16. The big-eyed bugs, chinch bugs, and seed bugs (Lygaeoidea) -- 17. Cotton stainers (Pyrrhocoridae) and bordered plant bugs (Largidae) -- 18. Broad-headed bugs (Alydidae) -- 19. Leaf-footed bugs (Coreidae) -- 20. Scentless plant bugs (Rhopalidae) -- 21. Burrower bugs (Cydnidae) -- 22. Stink bugs (Pentatomidae) -- 23. Shield bugs (Scutelleridae) -- 24. Negro bugs (Thyreocoridae) -- 25. Pentatomoid families (Acanthosomatidae, Canopidae, Dinidoridae, Megarididae, Phloeidae, and Tessaratomidae)  .