Sphecid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sphecid is an adjective meaning (zoology) Of or pertaining to the Sphecidae family of wasps.
Meaning
(zoology) Of or pertaining to the Sphecidae family of wasps.
More Meanings
- A wasp in the Sphecidae family.
Example Sentences
The coloring indicates it’s a female. The males are smaller and mostly black. And you might not have been able to tell, but the sphecid wasps have a very narrow, threadlike waist.
Word Forms
- sphecids
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wasps, sphecoid, vespiform, chyphotid, vespid, syrphid.
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