neuropterous

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neuropteran /ˌnjʊəˈrɒpt(ə)r(ə)n/ Entomology

▶noun a predatory flying insect of the order Neuroptera, which includes the lacewings and alderflies, having four finely veined membranous wings. ▶adjective relating to neuropterans.

– derivatives
neuropterous adjective.

– origin from mod. L. Neuroptera, from neuro- in the sense ‘veined’ + Gk pteron ‘wing’.