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dipteron

dipteron

9.9
An insect like a fly that has one pair of wings
  • noun
  • /ˈdɪptərən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : díptero
  • A dipteron can be found buzzing around flowers.

Examples

  • Did you know that a dipteron has only one pair of wings?

  • Unlike beetles, a dipteron has only one pair of wings.

  • Several species of dipteron are important pollinators.

  • The mosquito is a type of dipteron found all over the world.

  • The mosquito is a type of dipteron with a long proboscis for feeding on nectar.

  • Several species of dipteron play a crucial role in pollinating plants throughout the year.

  • Unlike many other insects, a dipteron only has one pair of functional wings for flying.

Synonyms

dipteran
vsdipteron
  • Specialized
9.9

An insect with one pair of wings like a fly or mosquito

is the general descriptive statement of that insect's wings and mouthparts
dipterous insect
vsdipteron
  • Specialized
8.9

An insect with one pair of wings like a fly or mosquito

omits balance detail focusing on single wing pair and feeding mouthparts
two-winged insect
vsdipteron
6.1

An insect with one pair of wings like a fly or mosquito

adds that these insects have mouthparts adapted for sucking lapping or piercing

Surface Forms

dipteron singular
dipterons plural

Morphology

dipteron = di + pteron

The term is formed from Greek combining forms (di- 'two' + -pteron 'wing') and is technical/scientific, so an average B1 learner cannot reliably derive the meaning from its parts.

Etymology

Dipteron comes from the Greek parts di- 'two' and pteron 'wing', and you can see the 'pter' idea in words like helicopter. So a dipteron is an insect with 'two' wings, which is why flies and mosquitoes are dipterons.