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net-winged

American  
[net-wingd] / ˈnɛtˌwɪŋd /

adjective

Entomology.

  1. having reticulate wing venation.

Etymology

Origin of net-winged

First recorded in 1885–90

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

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

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