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Melittia

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Me·​lit·​tia | \ mə̇ˈlitēə \

Definition of Melittia

: a large genus of chiefly tropical clearwings (family Sesiidae) including some that mimic wasps — see squash borer

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History and Etymology for Melittia

New Latin, from Greek melitta, melissa bee + New Latin -ia

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“Melittia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Melittia. Accessed 5 May. 2021.

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