Neopterous
- Pronunciation
- /ne-OP-ter-us/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Plural
- Neopterous
Definition
A term used to describe a major division of insects that comprises all the winged insects except for the more primitive Paleoptera (like dragonflies and mayflies).
Etymology
From Greek 'neo-', meaning 'new', and 'pterous', meaning 'winged'.
Example
Neopterous insects include flies, beetles, and butterflies.