Neuropterida
- Pronunciation
- /noo-ROH-ter-i-da/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Neuropterid
- Plural
- Neuropterids
Definition
A superorder of insects that includes orders such as lacewings (Neuroptera), snakeflies (Raphidioptera), and alderflies (Megaloptera).
Etymology
From Greek 'neuros' meaning 'nerve' and 'ptera' meaning 'wing'.
Example
The Neuropterida superorder includes insects like the green lacewing, which has delicate wings.