Dictyoptera

 
Pronunciation: /ˌdɪktɪˈɒptərə/

plural noun

Entomology
  • an order of insects that comprises the cockroaches and mantises. They have a somewhat flattened form, two pairs of wings, and long spiky legs.

Derivatives

dictyopteran

noun & adjective

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from Greek diktuon 'net' + pteron 'wing'