Apoidea

/ˌæpɔɪˈdiːə/ noun

The superfamily of insects that includes all bees, wasps, and their relatives, characterized by specialized mouthparts for feeding.

From apo- (related to) + -oidea (superfamily suffix in taxonomy). The term groups together hymenopterans with similar characteristics.

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