adjective
- of, relating to, or belonging to the order Hymenoptera, which includes bees, wasps, and ants
Usage: technical; zoology
Examples
- Hymenopterous insects are characterized by two pairs of wings and a narrow waist.
- The researcher studied hymenopterous behavior in the ant colony.
- Bees are among the most important hymenopterous pollinators.
- Hymenopterous species display complex social structures.
- The museum's collection includes many hymenopterous specimens.