This page displays the twelve Hymenoptera records currently available within the Entophiles database. Select one of the thumbnail photographs of ants, bees and wasps below to access the descriptive record for this insect. Members of the Order Hymenoptera are charcterized by two pairs of membranous wings, clubbed antennae and chewing mouthparts. A good number possess a contricted "waist" between their thorax and abdomen. Ants, bees and wasps have evolved societal cooperation and are some of the finest natural architects, making extensive use of hexagonal forms.