noun as in strong fondness

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Example:The macropterous fly could travel much farther than the tiny pipunculid midge.

Definition:Flies with longer wings, often capable of longer flights, in opposition to the smaller, often soil-dwelling pipunculids.

From macropterous fly

Example:The macropterous midges flew in large numbers, while the pesky pipunculids stayed close to the ground.

Definition:Midges with longer wings, capable of extensive migration, in contrast to the short-hooved pipunculids.

From macropterous midge