net-winged

[ net-wingd ]

adjective

, Entomology.

1. having reticulate wing venation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of net-winged¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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.

From Project Gutenberg