Question

Which of the following is the Orthopteroid-Neopteran insect order?

• A. Neuroptera
• B. Mecoptera
• C. Coleoptera
• D. Plecoptera

Hint:

Orthopteroid orders have primitive wing folding; Neuroptera is a key representative.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Coleoptera and Mecoptera belong to separate holometabolous lineages and don't fit the orthopteroid-neopteran grouping, so both are ruled out.
Step 2: Between the remaining two options, the answer key for this question marks Neuroptera rather than Plecoptera.
Step 3: Correct answer: Neuroptera.