he·mel·y·tron (h -ml  -tr n )n. pl. he·mel·y·tra (-tr  ) One of the forewings of a hemipterous insect, having a thick membranous apex. |
hemelytron [hɛˈmɛlɪˌtrɒn], hemielytron [ˌhɛmɪˈɛlɪˌtrɒn]
n pl -tra [-trə]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the forewing of plant bugs and related insects, having a thickened base and a membranous apex
[from New Latin hemielytron, from hemi- + Greek elutron a covering]
hemelytral , hemielytral adj
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