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Hymenoptera

Pronunciation: /ˌhʌɪməˈnɒpt(ə)rə/

Definition of Hymenoptera

noun

Entomology

a large order of insects that includes the bees, wasps, ants, and sawflies. They have four transparent wings and the females typically have a sting.
(hymenoptera) insects of the order Hymenoptera: hive bees and other hymenoptera