BEMBEX

A genus of H3mien opter ous aculeate insects of the tribe Fo ores, or burrowing sand-wasps; raised by Dr. Leech to the rank of a family {BembecidcB), and including the genera Bembex proper, Monedula, and Sttzus. Head transverse, with the upper lip exposed; tongue long, legs short; the brachia of the female furnished at the sides with very strong spines for burrowing in the sand. For the habits of this family, see Fo ores. BEMBl' [s. 155]