homopterous
[huh-mop-ter-uh s, hoh-]
- belonging or pertaining to the Homoptera, an order of insects closely related to the hemipterous insects (in some classifications a suborder of Hemiptera) but having membranous forewings and hind wings, including the aphids, cicadas, leafhoppers, planthoppers, and scale insects.
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Origin of homopterous
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In the Homopterous Hemiptera the shape of these organs is less various.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4)William Kirby
In the Homopterous Hemiptera they run parallel nearly with the rhinarium or nostril-piece.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4)William Kirby
In the Homopterous section it likewise consists of two pieces, and sometimes of more.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4)William Kirby
He seems also to have thought that neither the Orthoptera nor Homopterous Hemiptera have this part.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (of 4)William Kirby
In 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
homopterous
homopteran
- 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 restCompare heteropterous
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Word Origin
C19: from Greek homopteros, from homo- + pteron wing
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