Noun: neuropteran n(y)û'róp-tu-run [N. Amer], nyû'róp-tu-run [Brit]
- Insect having biting mouthparts and four large membranous wings with netlike veins
"The neuropteran's intricate wing structure is a marvel of natural engineering";
- neuropteron, neuropterous insect
Derived forms: neuropterans
Type of: insect
Part of: Neuroptera, order Neuroptera
Encyclopedia: Neuropteran