Cephoidea

Pronunciation
/SEF-oh-EYE-dee-uh/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Cephoidea
Plural
Cephoidea

Definition

A superfamily of sawflies in the order Hymenoptera. They are characterized by a distinctive head structure.

Etymology

From Greek 'kephale', meaning 'head'.

Example

The Cephoidea are known for their large, prominent heads and often brightly colored wings.

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