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.
Among the neuropterans are lacewings and antlions.
This field guide has beautiful photos of neuropterans.
A specific family (Chrysopidae) within Neuroptera; アミメカゲロウ is the broader order.
Antlion (Myrmeleontidae), another common neuropteran family; アミメカゲロウ covers the whole order.
Standard katakana spelling for this insect name.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly used in scientific or formal contexts; the word is usually written in kana.
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.