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Vespidae [′ves·pə‚dē]
(invertebrate zoology) A widely distributed family of Hymenoptera in the superfamily Vespoidea including hornets, yellow jackets, and potter wasps. Vespidae (true wasps), a family of hymenopterous insects. The fore wings fold along the back when the insect is at rest. The abdomen often has alternating black and yellow stripes. The Vespidae include both solitary and social species. The females of solitary species feed their larvae with paralyzed insects (Eumeniinae, Euparagiinae, and Zethinae) or pollen (Masarinae). Social wasps have fertile females and barren females known as workers. They build complex nests of paper (Polybiinae, Polistinae, and Vespinae). Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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