neuropterous

Variant of neuropteran

noun

any of an order (Neuroptera) of carnivorous insects, including the lacewings and ant lions, with four transparent wings and biting mouthparts

Origin: < ModL Neuroptera (< neuro- + ptero-) + -an

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