Family Vespidae (Noun)
Meaning
An arthropod family of the order Hymenoptera including: yellow jackets; hornets; mason wasps.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Vespidae includes social wasps such as yellowjackets and hornets that build complex paper nests.
- Members of the family Vespidae are generally known for their painful stings and defensive behavior.
- Yellowjackets, which belong to the family Vespidae, are common visitors to picnics and barbecues during the summer months.
- Paper wasps and yellowjackets in the family Vespidae are known for their slender bodies and narrow waists.
- The family Vespidae is divided into several subfamilies, including the yellowjackets and hornets.