Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus of wasps: "Genus Sceliphron" is the scientific name for a specific group of solitary wasps commonly known as mud daubers. These insects are characterized by their habit of constructing nests from mud.

Usage

• The primary use of "genus Sceliphron" is in scientific, biological, or entomological contexts to precisely identify and discuss this particular group of wasps.
• It is always capitalized and typically italicized in formal writing, as is standard for genus names in biological taxonomy.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist studied the nesting behavior of genus Sceliphron.
  • Several species within genus Sceliphron can be found in this region.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used to place the organism within a classification system (Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Arthropoda, Class: Insecta, Order: Hymenoptera, Family: Sphecidae).
  • The family Sphecidae includes the well-known genus Sceliphron.

Variants and Related Words

• Sceliphron (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, used identically in context.
  • The wasp, Sceliphron caementarium, is widespread.
• Mud dauber (n): The common name for wasps belonging to this genus.
  • A mud dauber was building a nest under the eaves.

Synonyms

• Mud daubers (common name)
• Mud wasps (common name)

Noun

1. mud daubers