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Vespa

Vespa

8.3
A group of large wasps like hornets that can sting
  • noun
  • /ˈvɛspə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Asian giant hornet belongs to the genus Vespa, distinguished by its size and potent sting.

Examples

  • A Vespa can be quite aggressive when disturbed.

  • I spotted a Vespa nest in my backyard.

  • Many Vespa wasps build their nests in tree hollows or under eaves.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new Vespa species in Southeast Asia.

  • Many Vespa wasps build their nests in tree hollows or under eaves.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new Vespa species in Southeast Asia.

  • The Asian giant hornet belongs to the genus Vespa, distinguished by its size and potent sting.

Compounds

Vespa crabro
  • Specialized
9.9

A large hornet with yellow and brown marks from Europe and parts of Asia

Surface Forms

Vespa singular
Vespas plural

Etymology

The word Vespa comes from the Latin vespa, which means 'wasp'. Scientists use Vespa for the group of large wasps like hornets, so the name simply tells you these insects are wasps, and a helpful way to remember this is that the Italian scooter Vespa was named after the insect.