Which insect belongs to Neuroptera?

• A. Flea Beetle
• B. Flour Beetle
• C. Fruit Fly
• D. Green Lacewing

Answer: (D)

Neuroptera is best identified by delicate, net-veined wings. The green lacewing is a classic example, with transparent wings that show a fine, lace-like venation pattern and are held rooflike over the body when at rest. This intricate wing network is why the group is nicknamed “nerve wings.” Lacewings are also typically slender and have long antennae, and their larvae are well known as predators of aphids, a common ecological role for Neuroptera.

The other insects come from different orders: beetles have hardened forewings (elytra) that cover the hind wings, not the lace-like venation seen here; fruit flies have a single pair of wings and different wing behavior, as they are true flies.