noun
- An order of insects including: lacewings; antlions; dobsonflies; alderflies; fish flies; mantispids; spongeflies.
- synonyms: order Neuroptera
- Insect having biting mouthparts and four large membranous wings with netlike veins.
- synonyms: neuropteron, neuropteran, neuropterous insect
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