Neopetaliidae
- Pronunciation
- /NEH-o-pet-ah-LY-id-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Plural
- Neopetaliidae
Definition
A family of damselflies in the order Odonata.
Etymology
Named after the Greek words 'neos', meaning 'new', and 'petala', meaning 'wings'.
Example
Neopetaliidae are a group of damselflies known for their distinctive wing venation.