Insect order, made up of the scorpionflies. They are characterized by membranous wings, elongate faces with chewing mouthparts, a scorpion-shaped abdomen (male only), and a complete metamorphosis.
MECOPTERA
Meaning of MECOPTERA in English
English glossary of entomology and crop protection. Английский глоссарий энтомологии и защиты растений. 2012