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Definition of Stizidae
1. Noun. Cicada killers.
Exact synonyms: Family Stizidae
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Family
Group relationships: Sphecoidea, Superfamily Sphecoidea
Member holonyms: Genus Sphecius, Sphecius
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Family
Group relationships: Sphecoidea, Superfamily Sphecoidea
Member holonyms: Genus Sphecius, Sphecius
Lexicographical Neighbors of Stizidae
Literary usage of Stizidae
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Canadian Entomologist by Entomological Society of Canada (1951- ), Entomological Society of Ontario (1899)
"... originating usually before the transverse median nervure, the latter strongly
sinuate or somewhat .r'-shaped ; ocelli distinct Family XXIV., Stizidae. ..."
2. The Ottawa Naturalist by Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club (1900)
"The superfamily is divided into twelve families of which all but the Stizidae (which
includes the great cicada-hunters) and the ..."
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