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homopteran

/həˈmɒp.tər.ən/

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noun

/həˈmɒp.tər.ən/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее насекомое из бывшего отряда, характеризующегося перепончатыми передними и задними крыльями.

A noun referring to an insect belonging to a former order characterized by having membranous forewings and hind wings.

  1. Insect orderC2formalscientific

    Any of various insects of the former order Homoptera, having membranous forewings and hind wings, including cicadas, aphids, and leafhoppers.

    ruОтряд насекомых

    • The homopteran species are known for their plant-sucking mouthparts.
    • Cicadas are a well-known type of homopteran.
    • Aphids, a common garden pest, belong to the homopteran group.
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