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homoptera

/həˈmɒp.tər.ə/

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noun

/həˈmɒp.tər.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономический отряд насекомых, включающий тлей, белокрылок, цикад, цикадок, листоблошек, щитовок, мучнистых червецов и пенниц.

A taxonomic order of insects that includes plant lice (aphids), whiteflies, cicadas, leafhoppers, plant hoppers, scale insects, mealybugs, and spittle insects.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Insect suborderC2formalscientific

    A former suborder of insects that includes plant lice (aphids), whiteflies, cicadas, leafhoppers, plant hoppers, scale insects, mealybugs, and spittle insects.

    ruПодотряд насекомых

    • Homoptera are known for their piercing-sucking mouthparts used to feed on plant sap.
    • The suborder Homoptera includes many agricultural pests like aphids and scale insects.
    • Cicadas, a member of Homoptera, are famous for their loud mating calls.
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  • homoptera' possessive plural form
  • homoptera's possessive singular form