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ichneumon fly

DEFINITIONS OF: ichneumon fly

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n hymenopterous insect that resembles a wasp and whose larvae are parasitic on caterpillars and other insect larvae

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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