Hymenoptera in the 10th edition of Systema Naturae

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In the 10th edition of Systema Naturae, Carl Linnaeus classified the arthropods, including insects, arachnids and crustaceans, among his class "Insecta". Insects with membranous wings, including bees, wasps and ants were brought together under the name Hymenoptera.

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Cynips (gall wasps)

The gall wasp Cynips quercusfolii was named Cynips quercus folii in 1758. Cynips quercusfolii.jpg
The gall wasp Cynips quercusfolii was named Cynips quercus folii in 1758.

Tenthredo (sawflies)

[Note 1]

The cherry slug is the larva of Caliroa cerasi, which Linnaeus named Tenthredo cerasi in 1758. Pear and cherry slug.jpg
The cherry slug is the larva of Caliroa cerasi, which Linnaeus named Tenthredo cerasi in 1758.
Tenthredo scrophulariae was named in 1758. Tenthredo.scrophulariae.-.lindsey.jpg
Tenthredo scrophulariae was named in 1758.
Arge rustica was named Tenthredo rustica in 1758. Arge.rustica.-.lindsey.jpg
Arge rustica was named Tenthredo rustica in 1758.
The pine sawfly Diprion pini was named Tenthredo pini in 1758. Diprion pini 2 beentree.jpg
The pine sawfly Diprion pini was named Tenthredo pini in 1758.

Ichneumon (ichneumon wasps)

Sphex (digger wasps)

Ammophila sabulosa was named Sphex sabulosa in 1758. Sand Wasp Ammophila sabulosa on Hemp Agrimony Eupatorium cannabinum.JPG
Ammophila sabulosa was named Sphex sabulosa in 1758.

Vespa (hornets & wasps)

Apis (bees)

Bombus muscorum, originally named Apis muscorum in 1758 Bombus muscorum1.jpg
Bombus muscorum , originally named Apis muscorum in 1758

Formica (ants)

Formica rufa was named by Linnaeus in 1758. A Formica rufa collecting.jpg
Formica rufa was named by Linnaeus in 1758.

Mutilla (velvet ants)

The velvet ant Ronisia barbara was named Mutilla barbara in 1758. Ronisia brutia01.jpg
The velvet ant Ronisia barbara was named Mutilla barbara in 1758.

Notes

  1. The current identities of Linnaeus' Tenthredo species are taken from the Hymenoptera Name Server. [5]

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A very numerous and various class consisting of small animals, breathing through lateral spiracles, armed on all sides with a bony skin, or covered with hair; furnished with many feet, and moveable antennae, which project from the head, and are the probable instruments of sensation.

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