sphecoids

[US]//ˈsfiːkɔɪdz//
[UK]//ˈsfiːkɔɪdz//

Translation

adj.Of or pertaining to wasps formerly classified in the superfamily Sphecoidea, now sometimes treated as the series Spheciformes.
n.Plural form of sphecoid; wasps belonging to the group Spheciformes.

Phrases & Collocations

sphecoid wasp

sphecoid insects

sphecoid species

sphecoid family

sphecoid characteristics

sphecoid morphology

sphecoid wasps

sphecoid-like

sphecoid genus

sphecoid classification

Example Sentences

the sphecoid wasps built their nests in sandy soil.

researchers discovered a new sphecoid species in the tropical forest.

the sphecoid family includes over 9,000 known species.

female sphecoid wasps paralyze caterpillars to feed their larvae.

sphecoid insects are important pollinators in many ecosystems.

the museum's collection contains rare sphecoid specimens.

scientists study sphecoid behavior to understand their hunting strategies.

sphecoid morphology varies significantly across different genera.

the taxonomy of sphecoid wasps has been revised multiple times.

some sphecoid species exhibit metallic blue coloration.

sphecoid nests are often found in abandoned beetle burrows.

climate change may affect sphecoid distribution patterns.

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