noun
neuropterans
Rare taxonomic term for the insect order Neuroptera, including lacewings and antlions. Used mainly in entomological contexts.
See also: 網目蜉蝣目
脈翅類にはクサカゲロウやウスバカゲロウが含まれる。
Neuropterans include lacewings and antlions.
Compound of 脈 (myaku, 'vein') + 翅 (shi, 'wing') + 類 (rui, 'group, order'), referring to the net-veined wings characteristic of this insect order.