homoptera

/həmˈɒptərə/

Definitions

1. noun

an obsolete order of insects that includes cicadas, leafhoppers, and spittle bugs, now considered a clade within the order Hemiptera

“The fossil record of the homoptera has provided valuable insights into the evolution of these ancient insects.”

Synonyms

  • hemiptera
  • true bugs

Antonyms

  • beetles
  • hymenoptera