homopterous

[ huh-mop-ter-uhs, hoh- ]

adjectiveEntomology.
  1. belonging or relating to the Homoptera, an order of insects closely related to the hemipterous insects but having membranous forewings and hindwings, including the aphids, cicadas, leafhoppers, planthoppers, and scale insects.

Origin of homopterous

1
First recorded in 1820–30; from New Latin Homopter(a) (neuter plural of homopterus, from Greek homópteros “same-winged”) + -ous; equivalent to homo- + -pterous

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British Dictionary definitions for homopterous

homopterous

homopteran

/ (həʊˈmɒptərəs) /


adjective
  1. 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

Origin of homopterous

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C19: from Greek homopteros, from homo- + pteron wing

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