Neuroptera, meaning nerve-wing and also called net-winged insects, is an order of some 6,000 insect species that includes the lacewings, mantidflies and antlions, named for their finely veined, net-like wings. The order is grouped with the Megaloptera and Raphidioptera, or snakeflies, in the broader unranked taxon Neuropterida.
Facts
Taxonomic Rank Scientific Name Member Species/Taxa Count Defining CharacteristicsAdults have four membranous wings of similar size with many veins, chewing mouthparts, and undergo complete metamorphosis 1 Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceSoft bodied insects with large lateral compound eyes, which may or may not also have ocelli 1 Connections
Sources
1. Neuroptera - Wikipedia
Introduction (rank)
The insect order Neuroptera
Introduction (name)
The insect order Neuroptera, from Ancient Greek
Introduction (member count)
The order consists of some 6,000 species
Introduction (characteristics)
Adult neuropterans have four membranous wings, all about the same size, with many veins. They have chewing mouthparts, and undergo complete metamorphosis
Anatomy and biology section
Neuropterans are soft-bodied insects with relatively few specialised features. They have large lateral compound eyes, and may or may not also have ocelli
View the SourceCatalogue of Life
Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life- Parent Taxon Of: Lacewing
- Parent Taxon Of: Antlion
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