neuropteron
/nʊˈrɑptəˌrɑn/
noun
- A single insect belonging to the order Neuroptera, such as a lacewing or antlion.
- Children were excited to find a neuropteron in the garden, thinking it was a tiny dragonfly.
- A neuropteron landed on the windowsill, its wings shimmering in the sunlight.
- The biologist carefully examined the neuropteron under a microscope to count its wing veins.