hymenopteran

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hy·me·nop·ter·an / ˌhīməˈnäptərən/ • n. (pl. -ter·a, -ter·ans ) any insect of the order Hymenoptera, having four transparent wings and often having a sting, including bees, wasps, and ants.• adj. of or relating to the hymenoptera.

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