neuropteran Entomology [ ˌnjʊə'rɒpt(ə)r(ə)n ]
■ noun a predatory flying insect of the order Neuroptera, which includes the lacewings and alderflies, having four finely veined membranous wings.
■ adjective relating to neuropterans.
Derivatives
neuropterous adjective
Origin
from mod. L. Neuroptera , from neuro- in the sense 'veined' + Gk pteron 'wing'.