noun
neuropteran; lacewing or antlion (order Neuroptera)
Refers to any insect of the order Neuroptera, including lacewings, antlions, and owlflies. Typically used in biological or educational contexts.
アミメカゲロウの仲間には、クサカゲロウやウスバカゲロウがいる。
Among the neuropterans are lacewings and antlions.
この図鑑にはアミメカゲロウの美しい写真が載っている。
This field guide has beautiful photos of neuropterans.
From 網目 (amime, 'mesh pattern') + 蜉蝣 (kagerō, 'mayfly'), referring to the net-like wing venation characteristic of neuropterans. The katakana spelling is standard for biological taxa.