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.
This superfamily is named for creatures that don't just make honey—Apoidea includes parasitic wasps and sand wasps too, so it's really the family of 'the good, the stinging, and the sneaky.'
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