hymenopterous insect meaning

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

Definition of hymenopterous insect

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

    Synonyms: hymenopteran, hymenopteron, hymenopter

    Type of: insect

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

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