Polistes
Definition
Noun 1. A genus of Vespidae: Polistes is a genus of social wasps belonging to the family Vespidae. These wasps are commonly known as paper wasps due to their habit of building nests from a paper-like material they create by chewing wood fibers.
Usage Examples
- The wasp built its characteristic open-comb nest under the eaves of the house.
- Entomologists study the social behavior of the genus .
- Unlike yellowjackets, species are generally less aggressive.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific classification, is the type genus of the subfamily Polistinae.
- The name is used in a taxonomic context and is always italicized in scientific writing.
Variants and Related Words
- Paper wasp (n): The common name for wasps of the genus .
- Polistine (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the subfamily Polistinae, which includes the genus .
Synonyms
- Paper wasp (common name)
Related Terms
- Vespidae (n): The family of wasps to which belongs.
- Hymenoptera (n): The order of insects that includes wasps, bees, and ants.
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a genus of Vespidae
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