Order Neuroptera net-winged insects

Neuroptera means “ net-wing

Traits:

• 4 membranous wings: all about the same size , usually longer than abdomen.
• Wings have many-branched longitudinal veins connected by many cross veins.
• Wings usually held rooflike over body at rest.
• Generally not stong fliers. Legs well developed
• Antennae very long, many segmented. Great variety in form.
• Chewing mouthparts.
• Predaceous (at least in larval stage)
• Most species are terrestrial, adults found near larval habitat