Q283
Ribbon like hind wings are present in
A.
Nemopteridae
AnswerB.
Ascalphidae
C.
Chrysopidae
D.
Myrmeliontidae
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Ribbon-like hind wings are present in Nemopteridae.Nemopteridae, the spoon wings, are a family of neuropteran insects. They are also called thread-winged antlions. The long streamer is conspicuous when the insects are flying and these are the elongated and spatulate hindwings.
Adult Nemopteridae, the spoon-winged lacewings and the thread-winged lacewings, have an extraordinary appearance and are easily recognized by their ribbon or thread-like hind wings which are much longer than the fore wings.