1. 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.