Neoptera
Neoptera is a classification group that has almost all the winged insects, mostly those that can flex their wings over their abdomens. This is in contrast with the more basal orders of winged insects, which are not able to flex their wings in this way.
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The Neoptera can be contrasted with the Palaeoptera, the 'ancient-winged' insects, which include the Odonata, the Ephemeroptera and extinct groups such as the Palaeodictyoptera.
Neoptera Media
Embia major, Embioptera
Grylloblattidae (white background)
Neoperla clymene, Plecoptera
Temnopteryx species Zebra Cockroach (white background)
Stagmomantis carolina usda hor
Gryllidae (cricket)
Stick insect
Earwig on white background
Zorotypus guineensis (white background)
Thrips (PSF) (white background)
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