Neuroptera

 
Pronunciation: /ˌnjʊəˈrɒpt(ə)rə/

plural noun

Entomology
  • an order of predatory flying insects that includes the lacewings, alderflies, snake flies, and ant lions. They have four finely veined membranous wings.
  • (neuroptera) insects of the Neuroptera order: the larvae of certain neuroptera

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from neuro- in the sense 'veined' + Greek pteron 'wing'