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neu·rop·ter·ous
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neuropteran
neuropterous. -
alderfly
any of various neuropterous insects of the widely distributed group Sialoidea, such as Sialis lutaria, that have large broad-based hind wings, produce aquatic larvae, and occur near water -
dustywing
any of the rare, minute neuropterous insects of the family Coniopterygidae, characterized by a white, powdery body and wing cover, large eyes, long and slender antennae, and chewing mouthparts. -
fishfly
a neuropterous insect of the family Corydalidae that is similar to but smaller than a dobsonfly. -
mantispid
any neuropterous, mantislike insect of the family Mantispidae, the larvae of which are parasites in the nests of spiders or wasps. -
sialid
any neuropterous insect of the family Sialidae, comprising the alderflies.