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In page Hymenoptera:

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The name Hymenoptera refers to the wings of the insects, but the original derivation is ambiguous.[1]: 42  All references agree that the derivation involves the Ancient Greek πτερόν (pteron) for wing.[2] The Ancient Greek ὑμήν (hymen) for membrane provides a plausible etymology for the term because species in this order have membranous wings.[2] However, a key characteristic of this order is that the hindwings are connected to the forewings by a series of hooks. Thus, another plausible etymology involves Hymen, the Ancient Greek god of marriage, as these insects have "married" wings in flight.[citation needed] Another suggestion for the inclusion of Hymen is the myth of Melissa, a nymph with a prominent role at the wedding of Zeus.[citation needed]