| neuroptera | <zoology> An order of hexapod insects having two pairs of large, membranous, net-veined wings. The mouth organs are adapted for chewing. They feed upon other insects, and undergo a complete metamorphosis. The ant-lion, hellgamite, and lacewing fly are examples. Formerly, the name was given to a much more extensive group, including the true Neuroptera and the Pseudoneuroptera. Origin: Nl, fr. Gr. Nerve + a wing, fr. To fly. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| neuropteran | <zoology> A neuropter. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |