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Nemopteridae

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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

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History and Etymology for Nemopteridae

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

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“Nemopteridae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nemopteridae. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.

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