net-winged

American

[net-wingd] / ˈnɛtˌwɪŋd /

adjective

Entomology.

having reticulate wing venation.

Etymology

Origin of net-winged

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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Neuroptera, or Net-winged Insects, with four naked, transparent, or reticulated wings; the tail generally destitute of a sting.

From Project Gutenberg

Pseudo-neuroptera: those net-winged insects with incomplete metamorphosis: includes the present Ephemeroptera, Odonata, Plecoptera, Isoptera and Corrodentia: = Archiptera.

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