chalcid fly

chal·cidfly

uncommon

noun

1.

any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects

Synonyms

Related words

Broader terms

hymenopterous insect

Narrower terms

chalcis fly

Parts

Chalcididae

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Grammar

noun
singular	chalcid fly
plural	chalcid flies

Nearby words

chalcedony chalcid Chalcidae chalcidfly Chalcididae chalcid wasp Chalcis chalcis fly chalcocite chalcopyrite

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