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chalcid

DEFINITIONS OF: chalcid

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

Synonyms:
chalcid fly, chalcid wasp, chalcidfly
Types:
chalcis fly
a variety of chalcid fly
Type of:
hymenopter, hymenopteran, hymenopteron, hymenopterous insect
insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
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