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Fossores

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An old scientific name for wasps and bees that dig into the ground

proper noun

Archaic

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In older entomology texts, Fossores refers to a group of burrowing wasps and bees.

Examples

Nineteenth-century scientists often grouped certain insects under the name Fossores.
The Fossores were once a significant subject of study in entomology.
The classification of Fossores is no longer used in modern insect taxonomy.
In ancient texts, Fossores were referred to as important pollinators.
In older entomology texts, Fossores refers to a group of burrowing wasps and bees.
The classification of Fossores is no longer used in modern insect taxonomy.
Nineteenth-century scientists often grouped certain insects under the name Fossores.

Synonyms

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A group of solitary wasps that dig nests in the ground and hunt insects for their young

is a historic term covering such underground nesters among wasps and bees

digger wasp

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A wasp that lives alone, digs a nest in soil and brings stung insects for its young to eat

is an obsolete scientific name for burrowing insects including some wasps and bees

Ammophila

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A wasp that digs holes and brings caterpillars for its young

is a broad old scientific label for burrowing solitary insects

Anthophora

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A kind of solitary bee that digs tunnels in sandy soil

is an antiquated taxonomic name that includes burrowing bees as examples

Sceliphron

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A wasp that builds small nests from mud

is an old scientific name for insects that burrow in soil, not mud nesters

Surface Forms

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Etymology

In older science books Fossores was used for burrowing insects because it comes from Latin fossor 'digger', and those insects dig tunnels in the ground. That is why the old name was given to insects that burrow.