Nemopteridae

plural noun
Nemop·​ter·​i·​dae | \ ˌnēˌmäpˈterəˌdē, ˌneˌ-\

Definition of Nemopteridae

: a family of neuropterous insects whose hind wings are elongate and ribbonlike and whose larvae inhabit dusty or sandy regions and prey on small insects

History and Etymology for Nemopteridae

New Latin, from Nemoptera, type genus (from nem- + -ptera) + -idae

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