homopterous
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.
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How to use homopterous in a sentence
In the homopterous Hemiptera they run parallel nearly with the rhinarium or nostril-piece.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) | William KirbyIn the homopterous section it likewise consists of two pieces, and sometimes of more.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) | William KirbyHe seems also to have thought that neither the Orthoptera nor homopterous Hemiptera have this part.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) | William KirbyIn the homopterous Hemiptera the shape of these organs is less various.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4) | William KirbyIn the homopterous Hemiptera there seems to be more than one type on which the ovipositor is constructed.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4) | William Kirby
British Dictionary definitions for homopterous
homopteran
/ (həʊˈmɒptərəs) /
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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