Endopterygota

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Endopterygota

1. A taxonomic superorder within the infraclass Neoptera — various winged insects. In particular the Endopterygota are insects that have a so-called "complete metamorphosis", for which reason they also are called the "Holometabola". The typical metamorphosis comprises a life cycle of: egg -- larva -- pupa -- adult or imago. Contrast this with the Exopterygota and Apterygota.

See also

• Amphiesmenoptera
  • Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths)
  • Trichoptera (caddisfly)
• Coleoptera (beetles)
• Diptera (flies, mosquitos and gnats)
• Hymenoptera (wasps, bees and ants)
• Mecoptera (scorpion flies)
• Megaloptera (alderflies)
• Miomoptera
• Neuroptera (lacewings etc)
• Raphidioptera
• Siphonaptera (fleas)