Hemerobiiformia

Pronunciation
/HE-mer-o-bee-ifor-mee-ah/
Category
Taxonomy
Plural
Hemerobiiformia

Definition

A suborder within the order Neuroptera, which includes several families of lacewings and their relatives. Members of this group are characterized by having soft bodies and are often predators in their larval stages.

Etymology

From Greek 'hemera', meaning 'day', and 'bios', meaning 'life'.

Example

The Hemerobiiformia, including green lacewings, play important roles in biological control.

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