Definitions

1. noun

a type of stinging wasp, typically brightly colored, often parasitic, and having a painful sting.

“The scientist studied the unique characteristics of the mutilla wasp in the tropical rainforest.”

2. noun

a genus of wasps, specifically the mutillidae family, which includes the mutilla wasp.

“The entomologist specialized in the mutilla genus, conducting extensive research on their behavior and habitats.”