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Chalcid fly

Chalcid fly Meaning & Definition
Chalcid fly Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Chalcid fly?

[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 | Synonyms for Chalcid fly: chalcid | chalcid wasp | chalcidfly

Related Terms | Find terms related to Chalcid fly:

See Also | Chalcidae | Chalcididae | chalcis fly | family Chalcidae | family Chalcididae | hymenopter | hymenopteran | hymenopteron | hymenopterous insect

Chalcid fly In Webster's Dictionary

\Chal"cid fly`\ [From Gr. chalko`s copper; in allusion to its metallic colors.] (Zo["o]l.) One of a numerous family of hymenopterous insects ({Chalcidid[ae]}. Many are gallflies, others are parasitic on insects.

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