sphecid

[US]/ˈsfiːsɪd/
[UK]/ˈsfiːsɪd/

Translation

n.any member of the wasp family Sphecidae, a solitary digger wasp

Example Sentences

the sphecid wasp builds its nest in sandy soil.

a female sphecid provisions her nest with paralyzed insects.

several sphecid species are found in temperate regions.

the sphecid captures caterpillars to feed its larvae.

sphecid wasps are known for their elaborate nesting behaviors.

the male sphecid guards the nest entrance.

a sphecid burrow can be several inches deep.

sphecid wasps belong to the family sphecidae.

the sphecid paralyzes its prey with venom.

some sphecid species exhibit communal nesting behavior.

the sphecid carries its prey back to the nest.

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