epipterous

/ˌɛpɪˈptɛrəs, ˌɛpɪˈptɛrəʊs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having wings in addition to those already present; especially, having a pair of wings in addition to the pair of wings already present in an insect.

“Many epipterous insects are found in tropical regions.”

Synonyms

  • additional
  • supernumerary

Antonyms

  • primitive
  • rudimentary