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sphecidae

/ˈsfiː.sɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˈsfiː.sɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое семейство ос, широко известных как грязевые осы и некоторые роющие осы, характеризующихся одиночным гнездованием и часто удлинённым телом.

A taxonomic family of wasps, commonly known as mud daubers and some digger wasps, characterized by their solitary nesting habits and often elongated bodies.

proper noun

  1. A family of waspsC2formalscientific

    A family of solitary wasps commonly known as mud daubers and some digger wasps, known for building nests from mud or digging burrows.

    ruСемейство ос

    • The Sphecidae family includes many species that are beneficial for controlling pest insects.
    • Mud daubers, a type of Sphecidae, construct distinctive mud nests on walls and ceilings.
    • Entomologists study the hunting behavior of Sphecidae wasps.