1. an insect of the order Diptera, characterized by having two wings
Usage: scientific

1. of or relating to insects of the order Diptera
Usage: scientific

Examples

• The housefly is a common dipteran found in homes worldwide.
• Mosquitoes are dipterans that can transmit diseases to humans.
• The entomologist studied dipteran wing structure under the microscope.
• Dipteran larvae often develop in moist environments.
• The dipteran species showed remarkable diversity in feeding habits.
• Scientists identified several new dipteran fossils in the amber.
• The dipteran order includes flies, gnats, and midges.