What is Hymenoptera?
Q: What is Hymenoptera?
A: Hymenoptera is one of the larger orders of insect that includes the wasps, bees, ants and sawflies.
Q: What is the meaning of the name Hymenoptera?
A: The name Hymenoptera is derived from the Greek words hymen meaning 'membrane' and ptera meaning 'wings'.
Q: How many species are there in Hymenoptera?
A: There are over 130,000 recognised species in Hymenoptera.
Q: What are the hindwings of Hymenoptera connected to the forewings with?
A: The hindwings of Hymenoptera are connected to the forewings by a series of hooks called hamuli.
Q: What feature do females of Hymenoptera have for inserting eggs?
A: Females of Hymenoptera typically have a special ovipositor for inserting eggs into hosts or otherwise inaccessible places.
Q: What is the metamorphosis process of Hymenoptera?
A: The young in Hymenoptera develop through complete metamorphosis — that is, they have a worm-like larval stage and an inactive pupal stage before they mature.
Q: What is the ovipositor of Hymenoptera often modified into?
A: The ovipositor of Hymenoptera is often modified into a stinger.
