Neuroptera

order of insects

Neuroptera is a order of net-winged insects. It includes the lacewings, mantidflies, antlions, and their relatives. The order contains about 6,000 species.

Neuroptera
Temporal range: Permian to Recent
Green lacewing
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Neuroptera

The adults of this order have four membranous wings. The forewings and hindwings about the same size, and have many veins. They have chewing mouthparts, and undergo complete metamorphosis. Most of the larvae and adults are predators.

The clade first appeared in the Permian period,