Aparaglossata

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Aparaglossata
All aparaglossata extant orders: row 1: Raphidioptera , Trichoptera row 2: Megaloptera , Lepidoptera row 3: Neuroptera , Diptera row 4: Coleoptera , Mecoptera row 5: Strepsiptera , Siphonaptera
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Clade:	Holometabola
Clade:	Aparaglossata Peters et al. 2014
Clades
Mecopterida Neuropteroidea

Aparaglossata is a clade of insects comprising all modern holometabolous insects except for Hymenoptera.^[1] The clade is named for one of its most recognizable synapomorphies (shared distinguishing feature); the absence of paraglossae. The clade is also characterized by a modification of the ovipositor and a reduction in number of Malpighian tubules.

The larval groundplan of Aparaglossata was prognathous, had well-developed stemmata, and an H-shaped tentorium.

Phylogeny of Aparaglossata:^{[1] [2]}