Question

bootheel bugs means what

Answer 1

Bootheel can refer to: The heel of a boot (a type of shoe); In the United States, a term used for a short type of panhandle or salient

Answer 2

The heel of a boot (a type of shoe)

In the United States, a term used for a short type of panhandle or salient, including:
                 > The Missouri Bootheel, a region in the southeastern part of the state
                 > The New Mexico Bootheel, a region in the southwestern part of the state

The Salento region of Italy, also known as Italy's bootheel