Definition of micropterous in English:
 micropterous
adjective mʌɪˈkrɒpt(ə)rəs
Entomology Having small or reduced wings.
 Example sentencesExamples
-  This tergal modification seems to occur only in micropterous specimens, with reduced forewings.
 -  It is microphthalmic, micropterous, depigmented, with reduced size, globular shape, and short and robust appendages.
 -  This information was based on 43 adults collected in Jackson and Union counties from April to November, 1996-1998, all of which are micropterous and also housed in the SIUEC.