hymenoptera

Meanings

Noun

• an order of insects including: bees; wasps; ants; ichneumons; sawflies; gall wasps; etc.
• insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
• plural of hymenopteron

Synonyms

hymenopter, hymenopteran, hymenopteron, hymenopterous insect, order Hymenoptera