Learn About Neuropterans

Endopterygota insects belong to the group or classification ofNeuroptera. Neuropteraare insects that grow wings at the end of the metamorphosis stage. Adults have two pairs of membranous wings with numerous ribs forming the(the second abdomen). Around 5,000 different species of Neuropteraare known; however, they are not over-abundantly in ecosystems.

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Taxonomy – Brief description of Neuroptera

1. They belong to the Animalia Kingdom
2. Phylum: Arthropoda (has an exoskeleton and is an invertebrate animal)
3. Class: Insect
4. Superorder: Endopterygota
5. Order: Neuroptera

Linnaeus, 1758
During the final stage of metamorphosis, these insects have two pairs of membranous and transparent wings that are generally the same as other flying friends, but in some groups (nemoptéridos) the wings are narrower and long, acting as rockers to balance flight.

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The antennae are usually long and thread-like and the eyes are well developed. These insects can walk with their legs, although the front leg’s main purpose is to attack and protect. The Neuroptera are predators and even the larvae have jaws that can suck and chew.

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Like many other insect predators, these flying critters can build hunting traps too, often by camouflaging themselves before attacking. In their last larval stages, they construct spherical capsules of silk, called cocoons, which they secrete from their bodies. They tend to camouflage these cocoons too by covering them with tiny sticks and leaves.

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Given the predatory habits of these arthropods, some species are used for integrated pest management, although the effectiveness of these insects is lower when compared to members of other groups such as Coleoptera and Hymenoptera.

Given the predatory habits of these arthropods, some species are used for integrated pest management; Its effectiveness is lower compared to members of other groups such as Coleoptera and Hymenoptera; The main difficulty lies in the cannibalism of the larvae, which makes the massive production of the neuroptera difficult.

Reference:

https://www.infoanimales.com/informacion-sobre-los-neuropteros
https://es.slideshare.net/kryzdfragg/neurptera
http://www.taxateca.com/ordenneuroptera.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insect_wing

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