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Hymenoptera

Used for

ant, bee, formicid, wasp

Broader Terms

Insecta

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

  • Synonym: order Hymenoptera Wikipedia Hymenoptera Hymenoptera is one of the larger orders of insects, comprising the sawflies, wasps, bees, and ants.
  • Of the 6,000-7,000 new species of insects described annually, Hymenoptera is a large component, especially in the parasitic wasp groups.
  • Although the Hymenoptera is a diverse group of insects, there are many characteristics that unite it as a natural grouping.
  • Current projects Hymenoptera is one of the largest orders of insects, and probably the most beneficial to humans.
  • The name Hymenoptera is derived from the membranous quality of the wing ('hymeno-ptera' = 'membrane-wings').
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