upper wings, which do not fit tightly to the body but project beyond the 

 end of the abdomen (fig. 72). 



Neuroptera (neuro = nerve ; pier a wings). Termites, ant-lions, 

 dragon-flies, may-flies, etc. 



The wings are large with many veins (nerves) forming a network. 

 Biting mouth-parts. A metamorphosis in some, not in others. 



FIG. 74. 

 Hymenopterous Insect, 



FIG. 75. 

 Hyvnenopterous Insect. 



Hymenoptera (hymen = membrane; $>tera= wings). Bees, wasps, 

 ants, etc. 



The wings are small, transparent, with few veins. Mouth-parts 

 biting and lapping. A metamorphosis, the larva being usually a helpless 

 grub. 



FIG. 76. 

 Coleopterous Insect. 



FIG. 77. 



Coleopterous Insect to show lower 

 wings. 



Coleoptera (coleon =a sheath ; ptera = wings). Beetles. 



