Overview
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A Superorder in the Kingdom Animalia.
Taxonomy
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The Superorder Hymenopterida is further organized into finer groupings including:
- Order (1): Hymenoptera
Orders
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Hymenoptera
Hymenoptera is one of the larger of insects, comprising the sawflies, wasps, bees, and ants. The name refers to the membranous wings of the insects, and is derived from the Ancient Greek ?µ?? (humen): membrane and pte??? (pteron): wing. The hindwings are connected to the forewings by a series of hooks called hamuli. [more]
At least 57,008 species and subspecies belong to the Order Hymenoptera.
More info about the Order Hymenoptera may be found here.
Sources
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