1. insects of the order Homoptera, including aphids, cicadas, and leafhoppers, characterized by piercing-sucking mouthparts and wings that are uniform in texture
Usage: entomology; plural form

Examples

• Homopterans feed by piercing plant tissues and sucking out the juices.
• The garden was infested with various homopterans that damaged the crops.
• Cicadas are among the largest homopterans found in North America.
• Scientists study homopterans to understand their role in plant disease transmission.
• Many homopterans produce honeydew as a waste product.
• The classification of homopterans has been revised in recent taxonomic studies.