Definition of chalcid fly Chalcid fly
chal•cid fly
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What does chalcid fly mean?
WordNet
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| chalcid fly - any of various tiny insects whose larvae are parasites on eggs and larvae of other insects; many are beneficial in destroying injurious insects | ||
| chalcidfly, chalcid, chalcid wasp | ||
| hymenopter, hymenopteran, hymenopteron, hymenopterous insect insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing | ||
| chalcidae, chalcididae, family chalcidae, family chalcididae an arthropod family including: chalcidflies | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- chalcid fly
One of a numerous family of hymenopterous insects (Chalcididae. Many are gallflies, others are parasitic on insects.
