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| subclassis = [[Pterygota]]
| subclassis = [[Pterygota]]
| infraclassis = '''Neoptera'''
| infraclassis = '''Neoptera'''
| subdivision2_ranks = Superorders
| subdivision2 =
*[[Neuropterida]]
| subdivision_ranks = Orders
| subdivision_ranks = Orders
| subdivision =  
| subdivision =  
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*[[Trichoptera]]  
*[[Trichoptera]]  
*[[Zoraptera]]
*[[Zoraptera]]
| subdivision2_ranks = Superorders
| subdivision2 =
*[[Neuropterida]]
}}
}}



Revision as of 21:16, 6 June 2008

Neoptera
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Subclass: Pterygota
Infraclass: Neoptera
Orders
Superorders

Neoptera is an infraclass containing the more modern winged insects. Most insect orders fall into this infraclass.

Bibliography

Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Accessed June 6 2008.