homopterous

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

/ həˈmɒp tər əs, hoʊ- /

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adjective

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

1820–30; <New Latin Homopter(a) (neuter plural of homopterus<Greek homópteros) + -ous. See homo-, -pterous

Words nearby homopterous

homoplasy, homoploid, homopolar, homopolymer, homopteran, homopterous, homorganic, Homo rhodesiensis, homoromantic, Homo sapiens, Homo sapiens idaltu

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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 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 the shape of these organs is less various.
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

British Dictionary definitions for homopterous

homopterous

homopteran

/ (həʊˈmɒptərəs) /

adjective

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

Word Origin for homopterous

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

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