hymenopter meaning

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hymenopter (noun): insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing.

Definition of hymenopter

  1. insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing

    Synonyms: hymenopterous insect, hymenopteran, hymenopteron

    Type of: insect

    Kinds: bee, wasp, Mutillidae, chalcid fly, ichneumon fly, sawfly, ant

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