Definitions

1. noun

A hymenopterous insect, especially a sawfly, that resembles a wasp or a bee.

“The hymenotome was mistaken for a bee by the inexperienced naturalist.”

2. noun

A sawfly, especially of the family Pompilidae, that has a long ovipositor.

“The hymenotome’s ovipositor was used for laying eggs in the host insect’s body.”