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chalcid wasp vs hymenopterous insect

hymenopterous insect vs chalcid wasp

chalcid wasp and hymenopterous insect both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chalcid wasp Yes No No No
hymenopterous insect Yes No No No
As nouns, hymenopterous insect is a hypernym of chalcid wasp; that is, hymenopterous insect is a word with a broader meaning than chalcid wasp:
  • chalcid wasp: any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects
  • hymenopterous insect: insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
Other hypernyms of chalcid wasp include hymenopter, hymenopteran, hymenopteron.
chalcid wasp (noun) hymenopterous insect (noun)
any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
Difference between chalcid wasp and hymenopterous insect

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