homopterous

(hō mäp′tər əs)

adjective

homopteran

See homopterous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or belonging to the order Homoptera, which includes the cicadas, aphids, and scale insects, characterized by sucking mouthparts.

Origin:

Origin: From New Latin Homoptera, order name; see homopteran

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