homopterous

[ huh-mop-ter-uh s, hoh- ]

/ həˈmɒp tər əs, hoʊ- /

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.

Nearby words

homoplasy, homoploid, homopolar, homopolymer, homopteran, homopterous, homorganic, homoromantic, homoscedastic, homoserine, homosexual

Origin of homopterous

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

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Examples from the Web for homopterous

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
In the Homopterous section it likewise consists of two pieces, and sometimes of more.
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 they run parallel nearly with the rhinarium or nostril-piece.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. III (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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