noun
- An order of insects including: bees; wasps; ants; ichneumons; sawflies; gall wasps; etc..
- synonyms: order Hymenoptera
- Insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing.
- synonyms: hymenopterous insect, hymenopteran, hymenopteron, hymenopter
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