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dictyopterous insect

dictyopterous insect

9.9
An insect like a cockroach or a praying mantis
  • noun
  • /ˌdɪk.tiˈɒp.tər.əs ˈɪn.sekt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : insecto dictyóptero
  • The museum's exhibit showcased a wide variety of dictyopterous insects, including rare species of cockroaches and mantids.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the predatory behavior of dictyopterous insects in tropical forests.

  • A dictyopterous insect can be identified by the distinctive veined patterns on its wings.

  • A dictyopterous insect can be found in many households.

  • Do you know what a dictyopterous insect is?

  • The museum's exhibit showcased a wide variety of dictyopterous insects, including rare species of cockroaches and mantids.

  • Researchers studied the predatory behavior of dictyopterous insects in tropical forests.

  • A dictyopterous insect can be identified by the distinctive veined patterns on its wings.

Synonyms

insect
vsdictyopterous insect
341 1.0

A small animal with a body in three parts, six legs and often wings

is a specific member of a named order, for example cockroaches and mantids

Surface Forms

dictyopterous insect singular
dictyopterous insects plural

Morphology

dictyopterous + insect

Although the phrase is simply adjective + noun, the adjective 'dictyopterous' is a specialist, low-frequency technical term (relating to the order Dictyoptera) and is not analyzable by an average B1 learner. Knowing only the common word 'insect' does not allow derivation of the intended taxonomic meaning, so the MWE is not transparent to typical learners.

Etymology

Dictyopterous insect comes from two old Greek words: dictyo- meaning 'net' and -ptera meaning 'wing'. It points to the net-like pattern of veins on the wings of insects like mantids and cockroaches, so the name describes that group of insects.