hymenopteron

noun

1. Any insect of the order Hymenoptera

   “The remaining insects included larvae of midges, soldier-flies, horse-flies, may-flies, a hymenopteron, and a bird louse, of a species (Lipeurus squalidus) known to infest the Shoveller.”

   ““The couple holding hands in the corner could be the Bee and a lady friend,” Prance said. “They're the likeliest bet, although that one really large table might hold a hymenopteron. Do you recognize any of them?””