1. having two wings
Usage: biology; entomology
2. belonging to the order Diptera of insects that includes flies, mosquitoes, and gnats
Usage: entomology

Examples

• Flies are dipterous insects with only one pair of functional wings.
• The mosquito is a common dipterous pest found in many regions.
• Dipterous insects differ from beetles, which have four wings.
• Scientists study dipterous species to understand disease transmission.
• The housefly is perhaps the most familiar dipterous insect.
• Many dipterous insects are important pollinators despite their reputation as pests.