Hymenopterous Insect (Noun)
Meaning
Insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Honey bees and wasps are hymenopterous insects that can be identified by their bright colors and slender bodies.
- A carpenter bee is a type of hymenopterous insect that uses its powerful jaws to dig holes in wood for nesting.
- Butterflies and moths are not hymenopterous insects, but rather lepidopterans with different physical characteristics.
- Ants and sawflies are both examples of hymenopterous insects, with some species exhibiting distinctive physical traits.
- Paper wasps and yellowjackets are common hymenopterous insects found in many gardens and outdoor areas.