sphecidae

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Noun sphecidae has 1 sense

Sphecidae, family Sphecidae - mud daubers; some digger wasps
--₁ is a kind of arthropod family
--₁ is a member of Sphecoidea, superfamily Sphecoidea
--₁ has members: Sceliphron, genus Sceliphron; mud dauber

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Sphecidae

Description:

Sphecidae is a family of solitary wasps, commonly known as thread-waisted wasps, which belong to the order Hymenoptera. They are known for their distinct thin and slender waists and are found worldwide.

Sample Sentences:

The Sphecidae wasp meticulously constructs its nest using nearby twigs and mud.
Female Sphecidae wasps typically hunt and paralyze various insects to provide food for their larvae.
Sphecid wasps play a crucial role in controlling populations of other insects, making them valuable for pest control.

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