| Diptera | Order of insects with one pair of wings, the second pair being modified into balancing organs, the halteres, the mouthparts are modified for sucking or piercing. The insects show complete metamorphosis in that they have larval, pupal and imaginal stages. The order includes the flies and mosquitoes, best known genera are Anopheles and Drosophila. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| dipteral | 1. <zoology> Having two wings only; belonging to the order Diptera. 2. Having a double row of columns on each on the flanks, as well as in front and rear; said of a temple. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| dipteran | <zoology> An insect of the order Diptera. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |