1. having large wings or wing-like appendages
Usage: biological; technical

Examples

• The macropterous insects were easily identified by their prominent wing structures.
• Macropterous forms of the species are better adapted for long-distance flight.
• The researcher studied the macropterous variants in the beetle population.
• Macropterous individuals showed greater dispersal capabilities than their short-winged counterparts.
• The macropterous phase occurs when environmental conditions favor migration.