nemocera, nematocera

pl. [Pref. nema to-, and Gr. keras =a horn.] Entom.: A tribe of dipterous insects, having the antenne usually of from ten to seventeen joints, but sometimes only of six; thread-like or beaded, the palpi of four or five joints; the cro -veins in the wings usually few or wanting, and the halteres uncovered. The larva is furnished with a more or le distinct head, and gives origin to a free pupa. Their cla ification is not fixed. Some authors treat them as a single family, others divide them into from two to twelve families. Dallas makes seven families: Culicide, Chironomide, Tipulide, Mycetophilidæ, Cecidomyide, Psycho didæ, and Bibionide. tněm-o-glos-sā-tą, s. pl. [Gr. nema =a thread, and glō a =a tongue.] Entom.: The name sometimes given to the hymen opterous sub-tribe of Apiariæ, or Bees. ně-moph-1-lạ, subst. [Gr. nemos=a grove, and phileō =to love.] Bot.: A genus of Hydrophyllacese, with pinnatifid leaves and conspicuous flowers. Several species are found in this country, chiefly in California. The best known is Nemophila in sign is , which has brilliant blue flowers with a white center. It is prized in gardens as a border plant. †ně-moph-I-list, 8. [NEMOPHILA.] One who is fond of forests or forest scenery.