1. a wasp of the family Vespidae, which includes hornets, yellowjackets, and paper wasps
Usage: entomology

1. of or relating to wasps of the family Vespidae
Usage: entomology

Examples

• The vespid built its paper nest under the eaves of the house.
• Yellowjackets are common vespids found throughout North America.
• The researcher studied vespid behavior during the summer months.
• Vespid colonies can contain thousands of individual wasps.
• The vespid species showed aggressive territorial behavior.
• Scientists identified several new vespid specimens in the tropical region.