hymenopteran Entomology [ ˌhʌɪmə'nɒpt(ə)r(ə)n ]
■ noun an insect of the large order Hymenoptera, which includes the bees, wasps, and ants, having four transparent wings.
■ adjective relating to hymenopterans.
Derivatives
hymenopterous adjective
Origin
from mod. L. Hymenoptera , from Gk humenopteros 'membrane-winged'.