Neoptera

plural noun

Ne·​op·​tera

nēˈäptərə

: a major division of the subclass Pterygota comprising winged insects that are able to flex the wings over the abdomen when not in use and including all orders of winged insects except Odonata and Ephemeroptera

neopterous

(ˈ)nē¦äptərəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from ne- + -ptera

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