ho·mop·ter·ous (h -m p t r-s)adj. Of or belonging to the order Homoptera, which includes the cicadas, aphids, and scale insects, characterized by sucking mouthparts. [From New Latin Homoptera, order name; see homopteran.] |
homopterous [həʊˈmɒptərəs], homopteran
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) of, relating to, or belonging to the Homoptera, a suborder of hemipterous insects, including cicadas, aphids, and scale insects, having wings of a uniform texture held over the back at rest Compare heteropterous
[from Greek homopteros, from homo- + pteron wing]
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