noun
- insects of the order Diptera, characterized by having two wings; flies
Usage: scientific
Examples
- Dipterans include common houseflies, mosquitoes, and gnats.
- The scientist studied various dipterans in the laboratory.
- Many dipterans are important pollinators in ecosystems.
- Dipterans can be distinguished from other insects by their single pair of wings.
- The museum’s collection featured preserved dipterans from around the world.
- Researchers identified several new species of dipterans in the rainforest.