homopterous

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

adjective

, Entomology.

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.

homopterous

/ həʊˈmɒptərəs /

adjective

1. See heteropterous
   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

Word History and Origins

Origin of homopterous¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of homopterous¹

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

Example Sentences

In the Homopterous Hemiptera they run parallel nearly with the rhinarium or nostril-piece.

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In the Homopterous section it likewise consists of two pieces, and sometimes of more.

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He seems also to have thought that neither the Orthoptera nor Homopterous Hemiptera have this part.

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In the Homopterous Hemiptera the shape of these organs is less various.

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In the Homopterous Hemiptera there seems to be more than one type on which the ovipositor is constructed.

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