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Homoptera

Pronunciation: /hɒˈmɒpt(ə)rə/

Definition of Homoptera

noun

Entomology
  • a group of true bugs comprising those in which the forewings are uniform in texture. Plant bugs such as aphids, whitefly, scale insects, and cicadas belong to this group. Compare with Heteroptera.
    • Suborder Homoptera, order Hemiptera
  • (homoptera) bugs of the Homoptera group: many ants tend sap-sucking homoptera

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from homo- 'equal' + Greek pteron 'wing'

Homoptera in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of Homoptera in the US English dictionary