stizidae

Thân thiện

A large stizidae wasp drags a captured cicada across the sandy ground.

Definition

Noun: * Stizidae: A taxonomic family of large, solitary wasps, commonly known as cicada killers or cicada hawks. These wasps are known for hunting cicadas to provision their nests.

Usage Notes

• "Stizidae" is a specialized term used in scientific classification (taxonomy) and entomology (the study of insects). It is not used in everyday conversation.
• It is always treated as a singular noun when referring to the family as a taxonomic group (e.g., ).
• In informal contexts, the common names "cicada killer wasps" or "cicada hawks" are used instead.

Examples

• The Stizidae are impressive for their size and hunting behavior.
• An entomologist gave a lecture on the nesting habits of the Stizidae.
• This species belongs to the family Stizidae.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in formal scientific writing, research papers, and field guides.
• It can be used in a taxonomic hierarchy: Order Hymenoptera, Suborder Apocrita, Superfamily Apoidea, Family Stizidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Cicada killer (n): The common name for wasps in the family Stizidae, specifically referring to the genus .
• Cicada hawk (n): Another common name for these wasps.
• Sphecid wasp (n): A broader term for wasps in the superfamily Apoidea, which includes the family Stizidae.

Synonyms

• Cicada killer wasp
• Cicada hawk

Related Terms (Contextual)

• Hymenoptera: The insect order that includes wasps, bees, and ants.
• Solitary wasp: A descriptive term for wasps that do not live in colonies, which applies to the Stizidae.
• Provision: The act of supplying a nest with food (e.g., paralyzed cicadas) for the developing larvae.

Học thuật

Noun

1. cicada killers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Stizidae
• family Stizidae