Hymenoptera is a large order of insects, comprising the sawflies, wasps, bees, and ants. Over 150,000 living species of Hymenoptera have been described, [2][3] in addition to over 2,000 extinct ones. [4]

Hymenoptera, (order Hymenoptera), the third largest—and perhaps the most beneficial to humans—of all insect orders. More than 150,000 species have been described, including ants, bees, wasps …

Of the 6,000–7,000 new species of insects described annually, Hymenoptera is a large component, especially in the parasitic wasp groups. Nearly all commonly encountered Hymenoptera can be …

The Hymenoptera is the only order besides the Isoptera (termites) to have evolved complex social systems with division of labor. Herbivory is common among the primitive Hymenoptera (suborder …

Jul 4, 2025 · Typically 10 or more antennomeres; often 13 in male, 12 in female, but sometimes as few as 3 or up to 60. Females have prominent ovipositor, modified in some groups into a stinger used to …

Hymenopterans, the "membrane-winged" insects, include bees, ants, and a large number of other insect taxa collectively referred to as wasps.

Hymenoptera (Hi-men-op-tura) is one of the largest orders of insects, comprising the ants, bees, wasps, and sawflies, among others. There are at least 100,000 described species of hymenopterans, placed …

There are over 100,000 species in this order. In North America, there are close to 18,000 species. The species in this order, except for worker ants, have two pairs of wings. Their fore and hind wings are …

Dec 15, 2025 · The Hymenoptera is the third largest order of insects, with over 150,000 living species, including sawflies, ants, bees, and wasps. The order derives its name from the Greek word ‘hymen’ …

The most familiar Hymenoptera are the bees, wasps and ants; insects feared by many people because of their stings. However, these make up only a small proportion of the order. The Hymenoptera also …