also: あみめかげろうもく
noun
Neuroptera; order of net-winged insects
Scientific term for the insect order that includes lacewings, antlions, and owlflies. Used in biology and entomology contexts.
アミメカゲロウ目にはクサカゲロウやウスバカゲロウが含まれる。
The order Neuroptera includes lacewings and antlions.
From 網目 (amime, 'net pattern') + 蜉蝣 (kagerō, 'mayfly'), referring to the net-like wing venation characteristic of this order. The katakana spelling アミメカゲロウ is standard in modern taxonomic usage.