trypeta

/ˈtɛrpɪtə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of wasps, specifically gall wasps in the family Tenthredinidae.

“The entomologist studied the behavior of trypeta wasps and their role in plant reproduction.”

Synonyms

  • gall wasp
  • tenthredinid

Antonyms

  • beneficial insect
  • parasitic wasp