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Noun: neuropterous insect
  1. Insect having biting mouthparts and four large membranous wings with netlike veins
    "The neuropterous insect's intricate wing structure is a marvel of natural engineering";
    - neuropteron, neuropteran

Derived forms: neuropterous insects

Type of: insect

Part of: Neuroptera, order Neuroptera