homoptera (Meaning)
homoptera (n)
plant lice (aphids); whiteflies; cicadas; leafhoppers; plant hoppers; scale insects and mealybugs; spittle insects
homoptera (n. pl.)
A suborder of Hemiptera, in which both pairs of wings are similar in texture, and do not overlap when folded, as in the cicada. See Hemiptera.
Synonyms & Antonyms of homoptera
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homoptera Sentence Examples
- Homoptera is an order of insects characterized by their piercing, sucking mouthparts.
- Aphids, a common garden pest, belong to the Homoptera order.
- The invasive spotted lanternfly is a member of the Homoptera.
- Leafhoppers and planthoppers are other well-known Homoptera insects.
- Homoptera nymphs often resemble adult insects but are smaller and wingless.
- The piercing mouthparts of Homoptera allow them to feed on plant sap.
- Some Homoptera species transmit diseases to plants.
- The control of Homoptera pests is essential for protecting crops.
- The study of Homoptera insects is called homopterology.
- Climate change may alter the distribution and abundance of Homoptera species.
FAQs About the word homoptera
plant lice (aphids); whiteflies; cicadas; leafhoppers; plant hoppers; scale insects and mealybugs; spittle insectsA suborder of Hemiptera, in which both pairs o
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Homoptera is an order of insects characterized by their piercing, sucking mouthparts.
Aphids, a common garden pest, belong to the Homoptera order.
The invasive spotted lanternfly is a member of the Homoptera.
Leafhoppers and planthoppers are other well-known Homoptera insects.
