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Trivia # 263: Hymenoptera Stings

10 December, 2014
Toxicological Trivia from December 10, 2014: The Hymenoptera are one of the largest orders of insects, comprising the sawflies, wasps, bees and ants. Over 150,000 species are recognized, with many more remaining to be described. The name refers to the wings of the insects, and is derived from the Ancient Greek ὑμήν (hymen): membrane and πτερόν (pteron): wing. The hind wings are connected to the fore wings by a series of hooks called hamuli. No doubt these insects cause the man:a) more bites than any other group of venomous animals;b) Less bites than any other group of venomous animals;c) None of the previous statements is correct.



Correct Answer: a. Read Hymenoptera in WP. abejorro y abeja
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