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Hymenoptera /Hy·men·op·tera/ (-op´ter-ah) an order of insects with two pairs of well-developed membranous wings, like bees and wasps. Hymenoptera an order of the class Insecta. Includes the ants, wasps, hornets, bees, fireants and sawflies. Characterized by two pairs of shiny, membranous wings. Hymenoptera sting a cause of injury and sometimes serious toxic and hypersensitivity reactions, particularly in dogs, which may be local or systemic. See also bee sting. Hymenoptera Medical entology An order of insects with 2 pairs of membranceous wings. See Bee, Fire ant, Wasp. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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