The term "Genus Vespa" refers to a group of stinging insects commonly known as wasps. This genus includes various species, including the paper wasp, yellow jacket, and hornet. While these insects may share similar physical characteristics and behavior, there are synonyms to describe them. For example, the term Vespidae is often used to describe wasps as a family, while the term Polistinae specifically refers to paper wasps. Other synonyms used to describe wasps include Hymenoptera, which refers to the order of insects that includes wasps, bees, and ants, and Apocrita, which is a suborder of Hymenoptera that includes wasps and bees.